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Aug 26, 2025
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2025-2026 Course of Study Bulletin
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.
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Overview
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is an interdisciplinary program and meets the needs of students preparing for graduate studies at the interface of chemistry and biology. This program meets the standards set by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to train biochemists and molecular biologists for industry and graduate programs in these fields. Course offerings in this program are balanced between Chemistry and Biology, whereas the B.S. in Biochemistry coursework is primarily in Chemistry.
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Requirements for the major
I. Departmental Requirements
A. At least 50 credits in chemistry and biology
distributed as follows: 2. Advanced Electives
Two courses chosen from the following list (representing two different departments): II. University Requirements
Completion of all other required elements of the Pathways curriculum and at least 120 credit hours. How to apply
Full acceptance is granted if the following requirements are met at the time of application: - Completion of CHEM 1311 , CHEM 1312 , CHEM 1112 , CHEM 2319 , CHEM 2119 and BIOL 1311 , BIOL 1111 , BIOL 2312 , BIOL 2112 with grades of C or better.
- Completion of MATH 1311 with a grade of C or better.
- A grade point average of at least 2.0 on all other university work.
Provisional acceptance may be granted if it is apparent that an applicant can meet the requirements for full acceptance by the end of the semester in which application is made. A BCMB major may not minor in either Biology or Chemistry. Requirements
Students may undertake honors under the direction of faculty in the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Sciences Departments. The procedures and requirements will be determined by the department affiliation of the research mentor. These are described in the Biology and Chemistry sections of this bulletin. |
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