Department of Biochemistry
Enhance your understanding of the building blocks of life processes, including the structure and organization of molecules, and their role in the life sciences.
About Biochemistry at K-State
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and doctoral degrees in biochemistry.
A combined B.S./M.S. degree provides undergraduates an opportunity to obtain both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in biochemistry in five years.
The specialized track in medical biochemistry is aimed at creating successful programs of study for students in pre-medical, pre-veterinary, pre-dental or pre-nursing majors.
The molecular biophysics track develops a unique skillset for students desiring careers in basic research with additional quantitative and biophysical experience.
The Biochemistry Department offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Medical Biochemistry, as well as a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics.
The graduate program for Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics offers M.S. and Ph.D. options at K-State.
Scholarships and funds are awarded annually, many are renewable for recipients that continue as Biochemistry majors who remain in good academic standing.
Biochemistry graduate program
The M.S. and Ph.D. tracks offer programs of study that accommodates students with a wide range of backgrounds, including genetics, microbiology, physics, and medicine as well as the traditional chemistry, biochemistry, and biology degrees.