Daniel Lemons ’74 appointed interim president at Lehman College
Daniel Lemons '74 took over July 1 as interim president of Lehman College, the City University of New York's only four-year college in the Bronx.
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Major
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
Graduate Story: From the West Bank to Northern Indiana, Meqbil weathers life’s challenges
Yazan Meqbil, a molecular biology/biochemistry major from Palestine, has faced many challenges since coming to the U.S. for college, and next year will begin a Ph.D. program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology.
Vibrant People of Elkhart County: Jessica Davila ’16
Jessica Davila came to Goshen in high school, speaking no English. After graduating from Goshen College, Jess earned her Master’s degree in Medical Science at Indiana University and is now in medical school at Loyola University in Chicago.
Stats
1,189
Acres of land to explore at GC’s Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center
>50
Number of years the marine biology program has operated in the Florida Keys
#2
Ranking in the percentage of graduates going on to earn doctorates among all Indiana institutions
>50
Number of years the marine biology program has operated in the Florida Keys
92%
of biology majors who applied to medical or graduate school in recent years were accepted
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
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
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
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
Environmental & Marine Science
Joshua Liechty '19 and Keila Flores '20
Keila 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 story
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Major
Alejandro Genis '16
Alejandro Genis, a 2016 graduate with a molecular biology and biochemistry major from Elkhart, Indiana, has a diverse set of interests: golf, violin and animal research.
Alejandro'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."
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Faculty & Staff
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Ryan Sensenig
Professor of Biological & Environmental Science
ES Program Director
& Lindsay Teaching Fellow
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(574) 535-7489
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Science Hall 212 (Map)
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Danielle Pagoria
Administrative Assistant
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(574) 535-7061
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Administration Building 34 (Map)