Chemistry: Biochemistry

Learn how to: 

• Demonstrate mastery of biochemistry foundations and applications 

• Apply program knowledge to real world questions and issues 

• Recognize interdisciplinary relationships between chemistry and other basic sciences including biology, physics, biophysics, material sciences, biochemistry, nanotechnology, and mathematics 

• Think critically and analytically on investigation and interpretation of experimental results 

• Solve problems of a chemical nature through application of knowledge of experimental approaches 

• Apply knowledge to connect solutions and approaches to new problems 

• Effectively communicate data and information to the scientific community through written and oral formats 

• Demonstrate and share ethical values of scientific research, as well as chemistry’s impact on the environment and society 

In the biochemistry concentration, you will learn the chemistry of life sciences at an advanced level. Instruction in advanced biochemistry, forensic chemistry and toxicology prepares students for graduate studies in biochemistry, forensic science, pharmaceutical and toxicological sciences, as well as professional careers in pharmacy and medicine.  

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Chemistry major, students must be enrolled and in good academic standing. It also helps if you’re excited about and interested in a career in science!  

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among: 

• General Education Requirements, or GERs  

• Core major courses  

• Supporting major courses 

• Electives

General Education Requirements (GERs)

All students must complete 40 GER credits. In addition, all science majors must also take these courses to satisfy GERs. 

• MATH 131 (College Algebra for science majors)  

• BIOL 106 (Fundamentals of cell biology) and  

• CHEM 101 - General Chemistry (Prerequisite MATH 131) 

Learn more about the program courses you may take as part of the Biochemistry concentration.

Core Courses (43 credits)

Supporting Courses (28 credits)

Electives (9 credits)