Structural Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of submolecular and molecular components and assemblies of living systems and how they are organized into functional units such as cells and anatomic tissues. Includes instruction in glycoprotein, carbohydrate, protein, and nucleic acid structures and chemistry; cytoskeletal structure; nuclear and intracellular structures; molecular recognition; molecular chaperones; transcription and folding; multicellular organization; microtubules and microfilaments; cell differentiation; immunophysics; and DNA sequencing.

Students who are interested in Structural Biology can study up to a Bachelors degree. Currently, 8 students earn a some level of degree in Structural Biology around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Structural Biology in the state of Indiana compared to any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Structural Biology is $44,700.