Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Degree Programs in Biochemistry

B.A. | B.S. | B.S/M.S.

The Department of Biochemistry offers work leading to bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and combined bachelor of science and masters of science degrees with majors in biochemistry. The B.A. degree provides a liberal education with sufficient emphasis on science for students who wish to prepare for certain professional schools. The B.S. degree prepares students for professional careers in biochemistry or entry into graduate biochemistry training programs. The combined B.S./M.S. program provides exceptional undergraduates an opportunity to obtain both a bachelor of science and a master of science in biochemistry in five years.

A Typical Program Leading to a B.A. Degree in Biochemistry

Students planning to pursue a medical degree after graduation may want to consult the list of suggested courses for the PreMed Program (Undergraduate Catalog) before selecting the two biology courses that are required after Principles of Biology and before selecting free electives.

*Chemical Principles I and II will substitute for the the Chemistry I, II and Chemical Analysis series. That is, if you take Principles I and II you no longer need to take Chemical Analysis.

For students not following the PreMed program, it is suggested that you include a course in either Biology, Computer Science, or Statistics amoung your free electives to complement the Biochemistry Program.

Note: Revised 12/02
1. To Graduate you need 124 hours of coursework.
2. Two years (four courses, 15 hours) of a foreign language are required unless your native language is not English.
3. The fourth course in a foreign language will satisfy the International Overlay requirement.
4. The Biochemistry major courses satisfy all the Natural Science and Mathematics requirements.
5. Counsult the Undergraduate Catalog for the acceptable distribution of disciplines and acceptable courses within each discipline that satisfy the Social Science and Humanities requirements. 6. Sutdents must take 18 hours of approved university general education courses, 6 of which must be 300 level or above.

A Typical Program Leading to a B.S. Degree in Biochemistry

*Chemical Principles I and II will substitute for the Chemistry I, II and Chemical Analysis series. That is, if you take Principles I and II you no longer need to take Chemical Analysis.

**Up to 2 credit hours of advanced Biochemistry Laboratories (BIOCH 757, 758, 766, and 767) may be applied towards the upper level biochemistry or chemistry requirement.

***One credit of Problems in Biochemistry (BIOCH 799) is required, and additional credits may be applied to satisfy the upper level biochemistry or chemistry requirement.

Note: Revised 12/02
1. To graduate you need 124 hours of course work.
2. Consult the Undergraduate Catalog for the acceptable distribution of disciplines and acceptable courses within each discipline that satisfy the Social Science and Humanities requirements. A year of a foreign language satisfies the Literary and Rhetorical Arts and the Western Heritage requirements under the Humanities.
3. The biochemistry major courses satisfy all the Natural Science and Mathematics requirements.
4. International overlay courses can be satisfied with Humanities or Social Science electives.
5. Students must take 18 hours of approved university general education courses, 6 of which must be 300 level or above.

A Typical Program Leading to a Combined B.S./M.S. Degree in Biochemistry