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You're interested in analyzing the molecular composition of natural substances and biochemical processes within organisms.
Discover the wonders of biochemistry at LSU. This multidisciplinary field drives many groundbreaking discoveries about life's mechanisms and plays a vital role in contemporary healthcare. As an undergrad, you'll have opportunities to engage in meaningful research with practical applications.
Potential Career Paths
Biotechnology specialist
Molecular biologist
Genetics researcher
Healthcare practitioner
Pharmaceutical scientist
International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system). Entry requirements may vary from country by country.
Required Scores for Automatic Admission: TOEFL (paper-based exam) – 550, TOEFL (internet-based exam) – 79, IELTS - 6.5