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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Major Map: B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
This interdisciplinary program, composed of courses in biology, chemistry, physics and natural sciences, enables students to explore and ask fundamental questions concerning the molecular events that occur in living organisms. Coursework includes content from the atomic to the molecular to the cellular, and integrates concepts across the required disciplinary and cognate courses to yield an understanding of the structures of biological molecules, the chemical reactions involved in biological energy interconversion, the formation and organization of complex cellular structures, and the communication of biological information spatially and temporally.
Meet our other Academic Discipline Coordinators for our Component Disciplines Phyllis Freeman, PhD Discipline Coordinator for Biology, Lee E. Limbird, PhD discipline coordinator for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Steven Damo, PhD, Discipline Coordinator for Chemistry.
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology curriculum, including encouraged research for six of the student's eight semesters at Fisk and during the summers nationally, seeks to develop students who:
This interdisciplinary program, composed of courses in biology, chemistry, physics and natural sciences, enables students to explore and ask fundamental questions concerning the molecular events that occur in living organisms. Coursework includes content from the atomic to the molecular to the cellular, and integrates concepts across the required disciplinary and cognate courses to yield an understanding of the structures of biological molecules, the chemical reactions involved in biological energy interconversion, the formation and organization of complex cellular structures, and the communication of biological information spatially and temporally.
Meet our other Academic Discipline Coordinators for our Component Disciplines Phyllis Freeman, PhD Discipline Coordinator for Biology, Lee E. Limbird, PhD discipline coordinator for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Steven Damo, PhD, Discipline Coordinator for Chemistry.
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology curriculum, including encouraged research for six of the student's eight semesters at Fisk and during the summers nationally, seeks to develop students who:
- possess a broad and fundamental understanding of chemistry and biology with particular focus on how molecules found in biological systems confer the properties of living organisms
- are able to perform the common methods and use the tools of the field, including both laboratory and computational techniques
- are able to locate, evaluate, and communicate scientific information both in writing and in oral presentations
- can design, analyze and interpret hypothesis-testing experiments
- maintain awe concerning the molecular mechanisms underlying living processes and joy in the exploration of these processes
GET THE COURSES YOU NEED
Fall Semester [16 credits]
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Spring Semester [17 credits]
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Fall Semester [16 credits]
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Spring Semester [17 credits]
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Fall Semester [16 credits]
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Spring Semester [16 credits]
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GET RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Complete on-line assessment to ascertain career interests.
- Meet with staff in Career services, your academic advisor, and discipline coordinator to identify potential internships.
- Create a core resume and CV. Ask a STEM professor and staff in the Office of Career Planning and Development to review.
- Connect with your STEM professors so that they can write you strong letters of recommendation.
- Apply for summer research internships at Fisk University.
- Consider volunteering in a research lab (at least 10 hours during the academic year, ~20 hours during the summer)
- Meet with staff in Career services to identify potential internships.
- Update your resume and CV. Obtain feedback.
- Join a research lab at Fisk University. You will gain critical experience, mentoring, and professional development.
- Apply for summer research internships at other universities.
- Consult with your letter writers and research advisor for help in crafting strong applications.
- Apply for summer research internships at Fisk University.
- Meet with staff in Career services to identify potential internships.
- Update your resume and CV. Obtain feedback.
- Join a research lab at Fisk University. You will gain critical experience, mentoring, and professional development.
- Apply for summer research internships at other universities.
- Consult with your letter writers and research advisor for help in crafting strong applications.
- Apply for summer research internships at Fisk University.
- Meet with staff in Career services to identify potential internships.
- Update your resume and CV. Obtain feedback.
- Conduct Senior Research Project at Fisk University. You will gain critical experience, mentoring, and professional development.
GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY
- Join ASBMB Student Affiliate Chapter.
- Consider joining the Nashville Chapter of NOBCChE.
- Apply for the W.E.B. DuBois Honors program.
- Attend professional conferences (SERMACS, NOBCChE, ABRCMS, NCUR).
- Take advantage of service learning opportunities offered in courses and as scholarship requirements.
- Join student organizations with community outreach programs.
- Frequently check Fisk e-mail for news of volunteer opportunities shared by faculty/advisors and by the Office of Leadership and Service.
- Join ASBMB Student Affiliate Chapter.
- Consider joining the Nashville Chapter of NOBCChE.
- Apply for the W.E.B. DuBois Honors program.
- Attend professional conferences (SERMACS, NOBCChE, ABRCMS, NCUR).
- Take advantage of service learning opportunities offered in courses and as scholarship requirements.
- Join student organizations with community outreach programs.
- Frequently check Fisk e-mail for news of volunteer opportunities shared by faculty/advisors and by the Office of Leadership and Service.
- Join ASBMB Student Affiliate Chapter.
- Consider joining the Nashville Chapter of NOBCChE.
- Apply for the W.E.B. DuBois Honors program.
- Attend professional conferences (SERMACS, NOBCChE, ABRCMS, NCUR).
- Take advantage of service learning opportunities offered in courses and as scholarship requirements.
- Join student organizations with community outreach programs.
- Frequently check Fisk e-mail for news of volunteer opportunities shared by faculty/advisors and by the Office of Leadership and Service.
- Join ASBMB Student Affiliate Chapter.
- Consider joining the Nashville Chapter of NOBCChE.
- Apply for the W.E.B. DuBois Honors program.
- Attend professional conferences (SERMACS, NOBCChE, ABRCMS, NCUR).
- Take advantage of service learning opportunities offered in courses and as scholarship requirements.
- Join student organizations with community outreach programs.
- Frequently check Fisk e-mail for news of volunteer opportunities shared by faculty/advisors and by the Office of Leadership and Service.
GET THINKING GLOBALLY
- Begin foreign language course requirements (placement examination determines beginning course)
- Begin planning potential study abroad (see staff in Office of Global Initiatives).
- Be intentional in interacting with international students and students from other subcultures.
- Pay close attention to textbooks and lectures offering cross-cultural comparisons.
- Begin foreign language course requirements (placement examination determines beginning course)
- Begin planning potential study abroad (see staff in Office of Global Initiatives).
- Be intentional in interacting with international students and students from other subcultures.
- Pay close attention to textbooks and lectures offering cross-cultural comparisons.
- Begin foreign language course requirements (placement examination determines beginning course)
- Begin planning potential study abroad (see staff in Office of Global Initiatives).
- Be intentional in interacting with international students and students from other subcultures.
- Pay close attention to textbooks and lectures offering cross-cultural comparisons.
- Be intentional in interacting with international students and students from other subcultures.
- Pay close attention to textbooks and lectures offering cross-cultural comparisons.
GET READY FOR LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
- Create a LinkedIn profile. Participate in professional development webinars.
- Set up a profile with National Research Mentoring Network. Build your virtual network and identify mentors.
- Send an email to your potential letter-writers. Tell them your latest milestones and accomplishments.
- Interested in a career in healthcare? Contact Pre-Health Advisor to discuss opportunities in nursing, physical therapy, dentistry, pharmacy, and medicine.Apply to BA/MD program.
- Consider applying for a Pre-Health Summer Enrichment program Database available https://services.aamc.org/summerprograms/
- Interested in exploring a career in biomedical research? Identify yourself as a Pre-MARC scholar.
- Update your LinkedIn profile. Participate in professional development webinars.
- Update your profile with National Research Mentoring Network. Build your virtual network and identify mentors.
- Send an email to your potential letter-writers. Tell them your latest milestones and accomplishments.
- Interested in Health-Professional Careers? Shadow professionals in field of interest. A short intensive experience is most efficient (full time for 2-4 works during winter break is ideal).
- Interested in research career? Apply to MARC Program.
- Update your LinkedIn profile. Participate in professional development webinars.
- Update your profile with National Research Mentoring Network. Build your virtual network and identify mentors.
- Send an email to your potential letter-writers. Tell them your latest milestones and accomplishments.
- Interested in Health-Professional Careers? Shadow professionals in field of interest. A short intensive experience is most efficient (full time for 2-4 works during winter break is ideal).Take MCAT prep course.
- Applications for Professional Schools begin as early as the end of Junior Year. Applications should be submitted during the Summer between Junior and Senior year.
- Interested in Research Careers? Identify potential graduate school programs that include faculty doing research in a field you are passionate about.
- Interested in Health-Professional Careers? Submit applications and prepare for interview season. Work with your mentoring team to craft a strong application.
- Interested in Research Careers? Many graduate school application deadlines are due late Fall semester (November/December). Start working on these as soon as you can.
- Prepare to take the GRE. Take a prep course if you can.
- Attend graduate school fair (September).
WHERE COULD I GO AFTER GRADUATION?
Health-care, Research, Education, Consulting, Wall street, Chemical Industry R&D, Manufacturing, Intellectual Property
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Selected Job Titles for BS
Research assistant,
Chemist,
Teacher,
Associate Scientist,
Laboratory Technician,
Manager,
QC Analyst
Selected Job Titles for "Terminal Degree"
Professor,
Staff Scientist,
Research Scientist,
Consultant,
Data Analyst,
Patent Attorney,
Patent Examiner,
Physician,
Physician-Scientist,
Nurse Practitioner,
Nobelist