A Christian College of the Liberal Arts & Sciences

BS in Biochemistry

The Biochemistry Major BS is designed specifically for students who desire a background in biomolecular science. Such a background can be ideal for those interested in medicine, research, and teaching.  Biochemistry Majors can focus on a specific area of study by choosing among ecological, environmental, molecular, and biomedical electives. 

 Pre-requisites16
BIOL 151 General Biology I 4
BIOL 152 General Biology II 4
CHEM 151 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 152 General Chemistry II 4
 Co-requisites20
PHYS 151 General Physics I 4
PHYS 152 General Physics II 4
MATH 180 or 181 Calculus and its Origins OR Calculus I 4
CSCI 211 Programming I 4
PSY 309 Statistics 4
 Major Requirements32
CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II 4
BIOL 251 Genetics 4
BIOL 370 Molecular and Cell Biology 4
CHEM 332 Biochemistry 4
CHEM 334 Bioanalytical Lab 1
CHEM 268 Chemistry Special Topics 2
CHEM 352 Physical Principles 4
BIOCHM 480 Senior Capstone: Seminar in Biochemistry 1
BIOL XXX

Biology Electives

  • Students pursuing the BS must take 4 hours in biology electives
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Biochemistry Major BS, 36-38 hours