Biochemistry Major

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Major Requirements

The biochemistry major consists of 17 courses plus seminar and an independent research project.

Required Courses

General Chemistry

Chemistry

Biology

Mathematics

Biochemistry

Physics

Electives

One from the following list of courses:

One Additional Course

Choose one additional course from the list above or from one of the following:

One 5000-level math, biology, or physics course or
One 3000-level course (e.g. digital electronics, programming); students must obtain permission from program director

Seminar Requirement:

Biochemistry students must complete four semesters of either biology seminar (BIOL 5950 and BIOL 5951) or chemistry seminar (CHEM 5950).

BIOL 5950 - Biology Seminar (three semesters)
BIOL 5951 - Biology Seminar Presentation (one semester)
Or
CHEM 5950 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)

Independent Research Project Requirement:

BIOC 5970: Independent Study or BIOC 4010: Collaborative Research or written documentation of an appropriate independent research project from the program directors.

Note

BIOC, BIOL, and CHEM courses listed above count as inside the major and do not qualify for breadth of study. BIOL and CHEM courses taken as preparation or electives do count for breadth of study.