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Applied Sciences and basic Sciences
Biochemistry (B.S.)
Biochemistry (B.S.)

Biochemistry (B.S.)

  • ID:VU10009
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Estimated Total/program:
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60
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100
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20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • Your application to Valparaiso University
  • A copy of your passport
  • An official copy of your high school transcripts, with an English translation if they are in another language. Your transcripts are considered official if:
    • They are sent directly from your guidance counselor or another high school official.
    • You bring them to campus in a sealed and stamped envelope that came directly from your high school.
    • They are sent directly from a credential evaluator, such as WES or ECE.
    • They are directly from a government sponsoring organization or EducationUSA officer.

English requirements:

  • SAT (Reading & Writing score of 500)
  • ACT (English score of 24)
  • TOEFL (75 iBT minimum)
  • ELTS (6.0 minimum)
  • iTEP (3.8 or higher)
  • PTE (56 or higher)
  • GCE or GCSE English exam (Grade of A or B)
  • IB Higher Level English Exam (Score of 5, 6, or 7, or grade A or B)
  • Duolingo (100 or higher) in light of COVD-19 (subject to change)
  • Completion of at least two consecutive years of high school and graduating from a United States-based high school are also acceptable proof of English proficiency
  • Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center. Conditional admission is available for students who have not yet met our English Proficiency requirements.

Other requirements:

NO

Course Information

This degree in biochemistry requires 43 credits in chemistry and 12 credits in biology. Designed for students who plan to pursue graduate study or careers in biochemistry or medical research, it is approved by the American Chemical Society for the training of professional chemists. It does not require any minor or second major.

In addition to completing the required courses, Valpo encourages students to conduct undergraduate research. A wide selection of instruments is maintained for student use in instructional laboratory work and research.

All majors are also expected to attend the weekly chemistry colloquium, CHEM 499, every semester.

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Health Insurance - USD $1836 per year

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