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Dec 22, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Biochemistry, BSBC
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The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry provides hands-on training for a research or medical career in biochemistry.
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Degree requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Foundation Course requirements must be successfully completed prior to advancing to upper-division major requirements.
Foundation course requirements
The Foundation course requirements listed below must be completed before enrollment in 3000 and 4000 level courses required for the major. Successful completion is based on achieving a C or better in each course and an overall 2.5 grade point average in these courses.
Chemistry requirements
Students must complete at least 39 hours in biochemistry, of which 25 must be advanced. In addition to the chemistry foundation courses, required biochemistry courses include:
Other course requirements
These requirements include a course sequence option in math and physics (take all courses in math option 1 or 2 and physics option 1 or 2).
Biology requirements
Students must complete a minor of 20 hours in biology, which includes the biology foundation courses and at least 12 hours as follows:
Electives
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Science.
Other requirements
Only two attempts will be allowed for each biology and biochemistry course in the degree. Grade of C or better and minimum 2.5 grade point average in Foundation Courses, C or better in all biology, biochemistry, and chemistry courses, and an overall 2.0 grade point average are required for graduation. All students seeking to enter the Department of Biological Sciences, with the exception of beginning freshmen, must meet the minimum grade point averages given above. Students in the department whose Foundation Course or overall grade point average drops below the minimum for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the program.
Four-year degree plan (example)
The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.
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Notes:
*See chemistry courses under “Foundation requirements.”
**See “Biology requirements” above for requirements.
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