Biochemistry
Goran MicevicGoran spent three months at the renowned German Center Research Center as a visiting research scientist. He earned a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service, joining other high-achieving students from the United States and Canada. "I wanted to experience another culture and perhaps learn some German and the program appealed to my interests," he says. Learn more about Goran » With a major in biochemistry from Iowa State University, you will have an understanding of the chemical principles of biological systems including molecular biology. You will develop laboratory expertise in modern biochemical techniques, including the ability to analyze data and prepare scientific reports. You will also have the opportunity to work as an undergraduate research assistant in a faculty member's laboratory, developing skills that will remain with you in your post-undergraduate career. Biochemistry majors also receive training in mathematics and physics to solve problems of broad scope in biological, biomedical and environmental sciences and to provide leadership in diverse scientific and technological arenas. Opportunities after graduation are numerous for biochemistry majors including careers in the biotechnology sector, in universities, veterinary medicine and medical schools, as well as government laboratories. Career OpportunitiesRecent biochemistry graduates have moved directly into professional positions including
ScholarshipsThe Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology offers several scholarships. Information is available on-line at www.bbmb.iastate.edu/scholarships.shtml. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences also offers a wide variety of scholarships for both incoming and continuing undergraduates. More information on the scholarships is available on-line at www.discoverlas.com/scholarships.shtml.  
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