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Biochemistry B.S.
Biochemistry B.S.

Biochemistry B.S.

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

1. Submit Your Online Admissions Application 

  • Pay the non-refundable $30 application fee in U.S. Dollars. 

 2. Academic Credentials

Freshmen

First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency. This evaluation must include:

  • Course-by-course list of subjects and grades completed throughout high school career

  • Exam results (e.g.CXC, GCSES, etc.)

  • Overall US grade point average (GPA)

  • Separately calculated Mathematics-only GPA

A list of evaluation service members may be found at the NACES accredited evaluation website.

If you attend an International High School patterned after a U.S. educational system outside the United States, you should proceed with completing the SSAR report.

3. Test Scores

Submit your SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American Achievement Test) scores. SAT and ACT test scores are required for all freshman applicants as well as for all students with less than 60 credits from an accredited post-secondary institution.

English Requirements

If you are an international student, whose first language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the English language.  

Non-Native English Speakers  are not required  to submit proof of English language proficiency if they meet one of the following:  

  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.  

  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native-speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades.  

  • Completion of at least thirty (30) post-secondary credits, including ENC 1101 and ENC 1102, or the equivalent, with a  grade of C or higher, from a U.S. regionally accredited post-secondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with  full curriculum of instruction in English.  

  • Completion of at least sixty (60) post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.  

Currently we will accept only the following exams to demonstrate English proficiency:

  • TOEFL, iBT (80)/PBT (550)

  • IELTS, 6.5

  • Cambridge English Language Assessment, 180

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE), 55

  • Duolingo English Test (DET), 105

  • OHLA, Elite

  • ELS, 112

  • FAU Intensive English Institute, Level VI (Bridge)

  • Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKDSE), 5  

  • International GCSE IGSE English Grade, C/4

  • International Baccalaureate (IB), English Higher Level 6

  • Study Group English for University Studies, score 65%,  

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Course Information

Accreditation: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.

Chemistry is the central science, encompassing elements of physics, biology, and mathematics, as well as unique elements of its own. The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department offers four undergraduate degree programs in Chemistry (B.A., B.S.), which are designed to focus on individual student interests. At the master's level, the department offers a Master of Science in Chemistry (M.S.) and a Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.). A doctoral degree program in Chemistry (Ph.D.) is also available. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) is a liberal arts degree intended for students planning professional careers in chemistry-related professions. These include health professions (medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy), environmental consulting, technical sales, and secondary school teaching. This degree is often pursued by students studying in related disciplines (e.g., biological sciences, geology, and psychobiology) who wish to obtain a second major or a second degree.

The Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) is designed for students preparing for professional careers as chemists in industry, government, or academic research. Students interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies in chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields should also follow one of the B.S. degree programs. Three B.S. degree programs in Chemistry are offered:

  • The Biochemistry B.S. Program is designed for students pursuing careers in biochemistry and related disciplines, such as molecular biology, biophysics, and pharmacology. Additionally, premedical students who wish to pursue a research-oriented curriculum might be interested in this program.

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Core Curriculum

All Chemistry majors must take a minimum of 16 credits of chemistry at Florida Atlantic University. The following courses are required for all Chemistry majors.

  • Biochemistry 1 BCH 3033 3

  • General Chemistry 1 CHM 2045 3

  • General Chemistry 1 Lab CHM 2045L 1

  • General Chemistry 2 CHM 2046 3

  • General Chemistry 2 Lab CHM 2046L 1

  • Organic Chemistry 1 CHM 2210 3

  • Organic Chemistry 2 CHM 2211 3

  • Organic Chemistry Lab CHM 2211L 2

  • Quantitative Analysis CHM 3120 2

  • Quantitative Analysis Lab CHM 3120L 2

  • General Physics 1 Lab PHY 2048L 1

  • General Physics 2 Lab PHY 2049L 1

Bachelor of Arts with Major in Chemistry

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) is a liberal arts degree intended for students planning professional careers in chemistry-related professions. These include health professions (medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy), environmental consulting, technical sales, and secondary school teaching. This degree is often pursued by students studying in related disciplines (e.g., biological sciences, geology, and psychobiology) who wish to obtain a second major or a second degree.

In addition to the core curriculum, the B.A. degree program requires the following courses.

  • Biochemistry Lab BCH 3103L 3

  • Introduction to Physical Chemistry CHM 3400 3

  • Inorganic Chemistry CHM 3609 3

  • Inorganic Chemistry Lab CHM 3609L 1

  • College Algebra MAC 1105 3

  • Methods of Calculus MAC 2233 3

  • College Physics 1 PHY 2053 4

  • College Physics 2 PHY 2054 4

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