If you have a passion for biology and want to explore the subject in greater depth, our Molecular Biology & Biochemistry major is perfect for you. Students pursuing this major will develop a fundamental understanding of cell biology, computational biology, and developmental biology, focusing on events that occur at the cellular and biochemical levels. This approach will prepare you with a solid foundation for a wide range of careers in the health professions and further study in graduate programs and professional schools.
Molecular biologists research and study living cells, their functions, and the complex molecules that make them work. They use this knowledge in genetic engineering and molecular genetics to find new ways to treat or prevent diseases. Through this major you will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members who are leaders in their field, and you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
Biology department graduates have made successful careers as doctors, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and veterinarians, among other professions.
We are a community of student scholars, researchers, and academics pursuing a rigorous and multidisciplinary approach to cell biology, biological interactions, and biological macromolecules, with an emphasis on events that take place at the cellular and biochemical levels. Our science education, life sciences, and biology courses prepare students to 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.
The molecular biology and biochemistry program core courses and elective courses aim to provide you with an excellent education in this field within the setting of a broader multidisciplinary education. Students in this program will:
Our graduates have an excellent track record of getting into their choice of medical and graduate schools. We have had a more than 90 percent medical school acceptance rate in recent years. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the health professions, a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry is a great choice.
The Molecular Biology & Biochemistry major at Goshen College will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the health professions and further study in graduate school. With a focus on events that occur at the cellular and biochemical levels, you will develop a fundamental understanding of biological studies that will serve you well in your chosen field.
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Goshen College graduate David Waltner-Toews ’71 was recently appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the highest honors given by the Canadian government for citizens who make extraordinary contributions to the country.
For two weeks in February, five Goshen College students joined Ryan Sensenig, professor of biology, in Kenya to assist with prescribed burns inside the Kenya Long term Exclosure Experiment (KLEE).
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is pleased to announce Dr. Shafkat Khan '08 as director of conservation.
Number of years the marine biology program has operated in the Florida Keys
Acres of land to explore at GC’s Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center
of biology majors who applied to medical or graduate school in recent years were accepted
Number of years the marine biology program has operated in the Florida Keys
Ranking in the percentage of graduates going on to earn doctorates among all Indiana institutions
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Franklin Baer '72 dedicates life to global health from a Christian perspective
Doug, a surgical oncologist, was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2010 for his groundbreaking cancer research. He received the 2016 Goshen College Culture for Service Award.
Doug's storyCaleb 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 storyKatie Mallory ’23, a molecular biology and biochemistry major, finds value in the connections with her classmates and professors in small classes.
Katie's storyKeila Flores is an environmental & marine science major from Goshen, and Joshua Liechty is a molecular biology/biochemistry major from Archbold, Ohio. They spent the summer of 2018 interning in the Florida Keys.
Joshua's storyErin 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 storyNeil Detweiler
Assistant Professor of Biology
Director of Pre-Health Programs
Raquel Montanez-Gonzalez
Assistant Professor of Biology
