Biochemistry (BS)
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Biochemistry
The B.S. in Biochemistry explores life at the molecular level through an integrated study of chemistry and biology. Students gain hands-on laboratory experience while preparing for graduate study or professional pathways in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and physician assistant programs, as well as careers in biotechnology and research laboratories.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM-105 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM-106 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM-225 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM-226 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM-301 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-313 | Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-319 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM-320 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM-419 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| General Physics I: Mechanics and Gen Physics II: Electricity/Magnetism/Optics | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| MATH-191 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| BIOL-181 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL-191 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL-301 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL-303 | Genetics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 59 | |
Students are encouraged to tailor their studies to admission requirements of medical schools in which they are interested by taking other science and mathematics courses as electives.