Biological Chemistry

Concentration Information

The Biological Chemistry concentration provides fundamental training in biochemistry and molecular biology approaches to biomedical-related research problems. Research areas explored by the faculty members include, but are not limited to: bio-nanotechnology, bio-inorganic chemistry, bio-energetics and bio-fuels, bio-informatics, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, oncogenesis, protein folding, structural biology.

The core coursework and research program provide a solid foundation for doctoral training in Biological Chemistry. The advanced coursework and the research program will be specifically tailored to each student, in consultation with the student and their course guidance and dissertation committee.

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Required Concentration Courses

BMS 898 - Research

CHEM 847 Medical Biochemistry

CHEM 891- Two graded seminars

Students select one of the following:

CHEM 824 Bioinorganic Chemistry

CHEM 844 NMR Spectroscopy

CHEM 863 Mechanisms in Sensing and Signal Transduction

CHEM 869 Nucleic Acids Biochemistry

CHEM 875 Physical Biochemistry

Optional elective courses require permission of dissertation committee.


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    Office Administrator & Coordinator of Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs
    757-683-5645
    2102 MONARCH HALL
    NORFOLK, VA 23529
    biomed@odu.edu