Biochemistry Undergraduate Program

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is responsible for administering the Undergraduate Biochemistry Major at The Ohio State University as well as for providing instruction in biochemistry to undergraduate students majoring in the other biological and life sciences. We are very proud of the fact that some of the best students at Ohio State major in Biochemistry. Our major provides excellent preparation for professional and graduate training in the life sciences.

Information about the major and other undergraduate activities can be accessed at the following links.

The Biochemistry Major - Description and Course Requirements:

Research Opportunities for Undergraduates:

Academic Advising:

  • The UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR for students in the Division of Biochemistry is now located in the Undergraduate Education Office, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 110 Celeste Laboratory, 120 W 18th Avenue. This dedicated advisor will assist undergraduate students in planning and scheduling the coursework needed to complete the Biochemistry major. Students will still need to see an Arts and Sciences advisor in Denney Hall for information about general degree requirements, procedural issues and to register for graduation. This dedicated advisor will allow for individualized attention as well as a consistent flow of information.
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  • HONORS PROGRAM and Advising: In general, honors students will consult with their faculty advisors (see below) about the Biochemistry major area and the Honors Research and Thesis Project. They will consult with an ASC Honors Program counselor in Enarson Hall for procedural matters, information about general degree requirements, assistance with an Honors Contract, and for information about other special honors opportunities. Information about the ASC Honors Program can be found at its website. Again, please note that students in the Honors Program are also now advised using the same faculty advisor assignment process shown below. There is no longer a separate Honors Advisor.
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  • TRANSITION PERIOD: Students who enter The Ohio State University in Autumn 2012 and all subsequent students will be assigned to the Undergraduate Biochemistry Advisor. As current students have already been assigned to a faculty advisor there is a planned transition period from faculty advisement to using the dedicated Undergraduate Biochemistry Advisor. Please use the chart below to determine the appropriate faculty advisor for your entry year. 
  • UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS FOR BIOCHEMISTRY MAJORS:
    Freshman (entering 2008) thru Senior Year (2012):
    • Prof. Jennifer Ottesen ottesen.1@osu.edu 614-292-4525
  • Freshman (entering 2009) thru Senior Year (2013):
    • Prof. Jane Jackman jackman.14@osu.edu 614-247-8097
  • Freshman (entering 2010) thru Senior Year (2014):
    • Prof. Jane Jackman jackman.14@osu.edu 614-247-8097
  • Freshman (entering 2011) thru Senior Year (2015):
    • Prof. Justin Wu wu.473@osu.edu 614-247-5040
  • Freshman (entering 2012) thru Senior Year (2016):
    • Prof. Justin Wu wu.473@osu.edu 614-247-5040

Additional Information