Biochemistry BS

The Biochemistry major is for students preparing for careers in biochemistry or other fields requiring extensive preparation in both chemistry and biology.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
Chemistry and Biochemistry

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Science

Major Requirements

The major is composed of two main sections: Preparation for the Major and The Major.

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Preparation for the Major

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The Major

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Optional Programs

Students may choose to pursue an honors program or a specialization in computing.

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Honors Program

The core of the program consists of at least one approved undergraduate seminar course from Chemistry and Biochemistry 193A or 193B and three research courses (12 units minimum) from 196A, 196B, or 199, culminating in a thesis.

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Honors Program Requirements

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Complete all requirements if pursuing the honors program.

Undergraduate Seminar

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Select at least one course from:

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Research

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Complete 12 units minimum from:

Computing Specialization

Majors may select a specialization in Computing by satisfying all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the specified major, and completing three Program in Computing courses and two Computational Chemistry courses.

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Computing Specialization Requirements

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Complete all requirements if pursuing the specialization.

Program in Computing

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Complete the following two courses and one elective:

Required Programming

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Additional Program in Computing

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Computational Chemistry

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