The Biochemistry program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo California provides a comprehensive education exploring the chemical and molecular basis of life. Situated within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry the program blends core scientific disciplines including chemistry biology mathematics and physics. A defining characteristic is the significant emphasis on hands-on laboratory work and undergraduate research opportunities reflecting the university's Learn by Doing approach. Students study specialized areas such as enzymology metabolism and molecular genetics utilizing modern labs and instrumentation. This practical and rigorous training effectively prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in research medicine biotechnology and other scientific fields or for advanced academic pursuits. The program holds ACS accreditation with appropriate course choices.
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) is a public research university located in San Luis Obispo, California. It is the oldest of three polytechnics in the California State University system. The university is organized into six colleges offering 65 bachelor's and 39 master's degrees. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo primarily focuses on undergraduate education and as of fall 2020, Cal Poly had 21,447 undergraduate and 840 graduate students. The academic focus is on combining technical and professional curriculums with the arts and humanities. Most of the university's athletic teams participate in the Big West Conference. Cal Poly is eligible to be designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander serving institution (AANAPISI).