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Nov 24, 2024
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General Catalog 2024-2025
Biochemistry, B.S.
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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is intended for students who plan to pursue a career in biochemical research, chemistry research, and suitable for a student pursuing health professions (medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and other clinical and health professions). The B.S. program is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program to prepare students for graduate study in pursuit of a Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in areas related to biochemistry.
Note: Biochemistry majors may not take courses listed in the major or additional requirements for CR/NC grades.
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Major Requirements (50-54 units)
Select Two Additional Upper-Division CHEM Courses (4-7 units):
Select Two Additional Upper-Division BIOL Courses (6-7 units):
Additional Requirements (24-27 units)
Other Degree Requirements
In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:
- American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
- General Education Requirements (48 units)
- Multicultural and International (MI)
- Upper-division Writing
- Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.
A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .
Total: 120 Units*
*General Education, MI, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. These courses include CHEM 1A and CHEM 1AL or PHYS 2A (or PHYS 4A and PHYS 4AL ) in G.E. Breadth B1, BIOL 1A in G.E. Breadth B2, and 3 units of MATH 75 in G.E. Foundation B4. See advisor for details.
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