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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry, B.S.


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Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry


 Students wishing to select the biochemistry major should prepare a detailed plan of study in consultation with a member of the Biochemistry Committee. To earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biochemistry, students must complete:

1. 16 or more credits of biology chosen in consultation with the biochemistry program coordinator from the following courses


3. 12 or more credits of biochemistry including


And additional credits selected from the following courses


5. Admission to major standing as described above at least three semesters prior to graduation.


Pre-medical studies concentration: medicine, dentistry, optometry and veterinary medicine


The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biochemistry provides students with all the requirements for a pre-medical studies concentration with the exception of PHY 158 , which needs to be completed. The Bachelor of Science degree and the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in chemistry provide students with all the requirements for a pre-medical studies concentration with the exception of PHY 158 , which must be completed, and five courses in biology/biochemistry. Students interested in a medical career should refer to the pre-medical studies concentration in medicine, dentistry, optometry and veterinary medicine (Other Academic Options) and consult with the biology or biochemistry adviser and with the pre-medical studies adviser, Professor Keith Berven.

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