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Department of Biochemistry
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175 South University St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-1600
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Plans of study in Biochemistry in addition to Pre-Med and Pre-Vet Concentrations
100% Student Participation in Undergraduate Research
1:6 Faculty to Student Ratio
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