Students in the College of Health Sciences are advised to have a Parallel Plan. A Parallel Plan can help address the question of “what if I do not get into my intended major?” One option for a parallel planning is selecting a Parallel Major.
In this assignment each student will be asked to answer/identify each of the following:
- List your Parallel Major. Your Parallel Major must be an undergraduate degree offered here at ODU.
Biochemistry
- Why did you choose this as your Parallel Major?
I chose this as my parallel because I loved studying biology in high school and even though chemistry isn’t my favorite it’s something I know I’ll be interested in.
- Interesting fact about this major.
Biochemistry plays an important role in the field of forensic science, allowing criminal investigators to seek out criminal based on DNA evidence; the first person convicted of a crime through DNA evidence didn’t take place until 1988.
- Research at least one career that you can do with this major and provide information on that career.
Biomedical scientist: As a biomedical scientist, you carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests on tissue samples and fluids to help clinicians diagnose and treat diseases.
Create a plan for pursuing this major
Additional classes required (if applicable) (Use DegreeWorks “What If” analysis)
Additional classes I would need to take would be precalc 2, calculus 1&2, and a plethora of additional chemistry and biology courses.
- How could you gain professional experiences to learn more about this area of study?
You can gain experience by shadowing a professional or doing internships.
- ODU List the advisor for this major (if Parallel Major is outside of the College of Health Sciences). Directory of Advisors website
Pinky McCoy