Biochemistry, BA

Biochemistry BA, General Option—Four-Year Curriculum

The BA in Biochemistry with the general option is designed for students who wish to major in biochemistry, but is limited to fewer credit hours in chemistry, physics, and mathematics than the BS in Biochemistry. Students may be interested in a more general degree or may be pre-professional students who will elect significant course work from another department. BA students may go on to graduate school in the biochemical sciences by taking additional courses in biochemistry or related disciplines.

The BA in Biochemistry general option requires a minimum of 47 credit hours in chemistry. No more than 54 hours in chemistry may be counted toward the 120 credit hours required for graduation.

Students are required to select two upper-division electives in chemistry. Up to 6 credits may be CHEM 4990 Chemistry Research - Undergraduate.

Total Hours (120)

Biochemistry BA, Pre-Health Professional Option—Four-Year Curriculum

The BA in Biochemistry degree with the pre-health professional option is designed for students who are interested in biochemistry and who plan a career in a health-oriented profession such as medicine or dentistry. This option satisfies the course requirements of most medical and dental schools. 

Students who wish to work as biochemists or to pursue graduate studies in biochemistry should elect the BS in Biochemistry rather than the pre-health option.

The BA in Biochemistry pre-health professional option requires a minimum of 47 credit hours in chemistry. No more than 54 hours in chemistry may be counted toward the 120 credit hours required for graduation.

Students are required to select two upper-division electives in chemistry. Up to 6 credits may be CHEM 4990 Chemistry Research - Undergraduate.

Total Hours (120)

Biochemistry BA, Secondary Education Option—Four-Year Curriculum

The BA in Biochemistry with the secondary education option is designed for students wishing to be high school chemistry teachers. This program has very specific requirements and little room for elective courses that will not count towards graduation. It is important to consult with advisors from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the College of Education.

Students who wish to work as biochemists or to pursue graduate studies in biochemistry should elect the BS Biochemistry rather than the secondary education option.

The BA in Biochemistry secondary education option requires a minimum of 34 credit hours in chemistry. No more than 54 hours in chemistry may be counted toward the hours required for graduation.

Students are required to select one upper-division elective in chemistry. Up to 3 credits may be CHEM 4990 Chemistry Research - Undergraduate.

Total Hours (125)