Earn a biochemistry major with ACS certification
Admission to the program
The prerequisite to enter the biochemistry program is a minimum average of "C" (2.0) in Chemistry 104 and in one course from Chemistry 201, 253, or 261.
Graduation Requirements
This major meets the certification requirements of the American Chemical Society and best prepares students for graduate study in biochemistry and related areas. This degree may be met by completing the following courses:
- Chemistry 103 and 104 - General Chemistry I, II
- Chemistry 201 - Analytical Chemistry
- Chemistry 230 - Essential Inorganic Chemistry
- One of the following two courses:
- Chemistry 295 (four semesters) - Chemistry Seminar
- One of the following two courses:
- Chemistry 323 and 324 - Biochemistry I, II
- Chemistry 383 - Biochemistry Lab
- One of the following courses:
- Chemistry 395/397 - Academic Year or Summer Research (4 semester hours, the last as honors)
- IDIS 310 - History of Physical Science (or an approved course in integrative studies)
- Completion of Major Field Test in Chemistry
Cognates
- Mathematics 171 and 172
- Physics 133/235 or Physics 221/222
- One course from Biology 321, 325, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, or 336 (prerequisites may be required)
