Wisconsin Lutheran College

What you'll study

Coursework and projects center on molecular and cellular techniques, biochemical analysis and experimental design. Typical topics and research activities include:

• Recombinant DNA methods and molecular genetic techniques (for example, engineering microbial phosphate biosensors)
• Cellular and molecular strategies applied to developmental problems such as heart development and non-embryonic stem cell biology
• Protein structure analysis, enzyme kinetics and biochemical assays
• Antibiotic drug discovery through study of subcellular bacterial targets
• Soil science and field or greenhouse studies, including environmental projects like constructed wetland water-quality work
• Applied laboratory methods such as stop-flow kinetics, nanoparticle effects on model organisms, printed sensor construction, and sulfonamide experimentation
• Seniors design, conduct and defend an independent capstone research project

Entry requirements

The source text does not specify formal admission criteria. Prospective students should consult the college’s admissions pages or contact the biochemistry department for current requirements and recommended preparatory coursework.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in biomedical and biochemical research, laboratory-based environmental or agricultural work, pharmaceutical development (including antibiotic design), and further study in professional or graduate programs. The programme’s emphasis on faculty-guided projects also supports opportunities to present at conferences, contribute to journals and build a research-focused portfolio.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme highlights active, faculty-led undergraduate research; students can leverage research experience to pursue internal college funding, external undergraduate research grants, conference travel support and competitive scholarships. Contact the institution’s financial aid and departmental offices for specific funding opportunities and application guidance.