Biochemistry, B.S.

Biochemists study the chemistry of life processes. The science of biochemistry is of interest to students who wish to pursue careers in health-related fields, such as medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, and pharmacology – or basic research related to life processes and the study of disease.

Students are not permitted to earn undergraduate degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Oral Communication Requirement

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the Biochemistry B.S. degree, a student must successfully complete CHM 495 .

Applied Learning Requirement

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the Biochemistry B.S. degree, a student must successfully complete CHM 495 .

Critical Reasoning Requirement

CHM 365 satisfies the critical reasoning requirement in the major.

Core Courses

Courses from Block I (9 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 72-74

Additional Information

An overall grade point average of “C” (2.00) is required in all CHM courses counted toward the biochemistry major.

Students working for the Biochemistry B.S. degree should arrange their work so as to take CHM 320 and CHM 325 in their junior year.

(**If CHM 291 or CHM 491 are used to fulfill requirements for the major, a student must take a combined total of 3 credit hours in CHM 291 and CHM 491. A student may only count a total of 3 credit hours of CHM 291, CHM 491, CHM 498, and CHM 499 toward the major.)