ESF Academic Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

In pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, students will first build a strong foundation in general chemistry, general biology, physical, and organic chemistry prior to choosing directed and professional electives that will allow them the flexibility to pursue topics that will be relevant to their future career tracks in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry or health.

Required Courses

Elective

Course Name	Codes*	Credits
Math Elective (Calculus III [APM307] or Statistics [APM391])		3
Free Elective		9
General Education Course in two of the following categories: US History & Civic Engagement, The Arts, Social Sciences, World History and Global Awareness, World Languages		6
General Education Course in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice	G	3

 

 

Upper Division Required Courses

Upper Division Electives

Students will take 24 credits of Professional Electives.

1. At least one Professional Elective must have a laboratory component. This course can also count as a Biochemistry-focused Elective if chosen from one of the laboratory courses listed below.
2. At least one Professional Elective must be a biology (EFB or BIO) course and at least one Professional Elective must be a chemistry (FCH or CHE) course. These courses can also count as biochemistry- focused professional electives if chosen from the list below.
3. Of the 24 credits of Professional Electives, at least 12 credits must be chosen from the following short list of biochemistry-focused professional electives. 

Coursework suitable for meeting the biochemistry-focused professional electives:

(list not exhaustive; any science, math, or engineering course at least 300-level counts as PE)

Suggested other Professional Electives (PEs) not considered as a biochemistry-focused electives:

Total Minimum Credits For Degree: 120