Molecular Biology and Chemistry - Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry - Christopher Newport University
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Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry

Students and faculty in the Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry study the natural world at the molecular and chemical level. Classroom and laboratory instruction and research experiences prepare students for success in advanced study or employment. Our courses explore the following areas:

  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Kinesiology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular biology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Neuroscience

A strong emphasis on critical-thinking promotes a rigorous academic atmosphere, and our modern teaching labs and research facilities foster a lifetime of learning and scholarship.

We create supportive educational experiences and believe diverse perspectives are imperative to finding solutions to the problems we face as a society. We welcome and encourage underrepresented voices, and understand that diverse individuals make our scientific endeavors and teaching more robust and creative.

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