Molecular Biology & Biochemistry | Goshen College, Indiana

About

We are a community of student scholars and academics pursuing a rigorous and interdisciplinary approach to biology with a focus on events that occur at the cellular and biochemical levels. Our graduates become world-class scientists, doctors and other types of health professionals. Most students interested in working as health professionals (in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, pharmacy and veterinary) choose this major. We have an excellent track record of getting students into their choice of medical and graduate schools; in the past five years, we have had an almost 95 percent acceptance rate.

The purpose of the molecular biology/biochemistry program is to provide our students with an excellent education in this field within the setting of a broad liberal arts education. As a student in this program, you will:

be involved in hands-on and experiential learning that will focus on the biochemical and genetic pathways necessary for life;
use advanced molecular biology and biochemical tools;
apply hypothesis and research-driven approaches to answer complex biological problems;
be involved in internship programs and undergraduate research experiences with faculty;
and examine the crucial role that studies in molecular biology and biochemistry contribute to our understanding of disease.

News & Events

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Number of years the marine biology program has operated in the Florida Keys

1,189

Acres of land to explore at GC’s Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center

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of biology majors who applied to medical or graduate school in recent years were accepted

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Ranking in the percentage of graduates going on to earn doctorates among all Indiana institutions

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Number of years the marine biology program has operated in the Florida Keys

Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.

Students & Alumni

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Major

Asia Green '17

Asia Green graduated in 2017 with a molecular biology and biochemistry major. She played soccer, participated in the Black Student Union and learned Spanish—all while studying to become a pediatric dentist.

Asia's story

Professor of Biology

Ryan Sensenig

"Peacemaking begins with understanding our world and our connection to it -- promoting peace is increasingly about caring for ecological systems on which humans depend."

Ryan's story

Molecular Biology/Biochemistry

Krislynn Lancaster '21

Krislynn Lancaster is a Molecular Biology/Biochemistry major from Milford, Indiana, who spent her 2018 internship at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Syracuse

Krislynn's story

Art, Molecular Biology/Biochemistry

Caleb Longenecker Fox '15

Caleb Longenecker Fox studied Art and Molecular Biology/Biochemistry, and is now earning his master's degree in business administration through the college's collaborative MBA program.

Caleb's story

Molecular Biology/Biochemistry

Isaiah Kaufman '22

Isaiah Kaufman is a molecular biology/biochemistry major from Goshen, who spent his summer as a Maple Scholar growing, cultivating and studying algae.

Isaiah's story

Molecular Biology/Biochemistry

Erin Bontrager '19

Erin Bontrager was a Molecular Biology/Biochemistry major from New Paris, Indiana, who completed her internship at Harper Cancer Institute, a collaborative institute between Indiana School of Medicine-South Bend & Notre Dame.

Erin's story

Faculty & Staff

Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Major

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News & Events

Dr. Shafkat Khan ’08 named director of conservation at Detroit Zoo

Goshen alumni contribute to Pfizer vaccine efforts

Sculptures, turtles, documentaries and more: 2021 Maple and Hickory Scholars

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