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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

The following documents are required for your application to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee:

  • Official secondary school transcript indicating courses completed with all grades

  • Official college transcript(s) from all previously attended universities (this is only required if you have attended college or taken college courses).

  • If necessary, have transcripts evaluated for foreign educational credential evaluation by a NACES Member Organization. Please note: SpanTran is our recommended international transcript evaluation service; they have a custom application that will make sure you select the correct type of evaluation at a discounted rate. 

  • Copy of your passport.

  • Bank Statement and Affidavit or financial guarantee. Your bank statement must show a minimum of $38,000 USD or the equivalent in your currency. 

English Requirements

Proof of English Proficiency. Minimum accepted scores include one of the following:

  • TOEFL (iBT 79)

  • IELTS score of 6

  • DuoLingo English Test score of 100

  • Pearson Test of English (PTEA) score of 53

Course Information

Why Study Biochemistry?

Biochemists work in the biomedical, biotechnological, pharmaceutical, agricultural research and chemical industries, as well as at university-affiliated research laboratories, hospital laboratories, and government research facilities.  They support our understanding of health and disease; contribute innovative information to the technology revolution; and work with chemists, physicists, healthcare professionals, policy makers, engineers and other professionals.

Why Study Biochemistry at Eastern?

Biochemistry majors at Eastern develop a broad range of basic scientific knowledge, outstanding laboratory skills, superior quantitative analysis skills, and the ability to express scientific information in verbal and written forms.  Faculty from the Physical Sciences and Biology departments teach this interdisciplinary major, including core requirements and electives. A variety of internship and undergraduate research opportunities provide hands-on learning opportunities and inform classroom learning. A minor in Biochemistry is also available to students in other majors.

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Biochemistry Major: Course Sequence

* Must Be Completed Within First 30 Credits

1st Year

Fall

  • CHE 210 General Chemistry I Lecture - 3 credits

  • CHE 212 General Chemistry I Lab - 1 credit

  • BIO 120 Organismal Biology with Lab - 4 credits

  • *ENG 100 College Writing (Tier I) - 3 credits

  • FYI 100 (Preferable for Biology/Biochemistry) - 3 credits

Total: 14 credits

Spring

  • CHE 211 General Chemistry II Lecture - 3 credits

  • CHE 213 General Chemistry II with Lab - 1 credit

  • BIO 130 General Ecology with Lab - 4 credits

  • *MAT 130 Pre-Calculus (Tier I) - 4 credits

  • *Health and Wellness (Tier I) - 2 credits

  • Total: 14 credits

2st Year

Fall

  • CHE 216 Organic Chemistry I with Lab - 4 credits

  • BIO 220 Cell Biology with Lab - 4 credits

  • MAT 243 Calculus I with Technology - 4 credits

  • Tier I (Arts Humanities: Art Context) - 3 credits

Total: 15 credits

Spring

  • CHE 217 Organic Chemistry II with Lab - 4 credits

  • BIO 230 General Genetics with Lab - 4 credits

  • MAT 244 Calculus II with Technology - 4 credits

  • Tier I (Historical Perspective) - 3 credits

Total: 15 credits

3rd Year

Fall

  • CHE 316 Biochemistry I Lecture - 3 credits

  • CHE 317 Biochemistry I Lab - 1 credit

  • 300-400 Elective with Lab - 4 credits

  • Tier I (Arts Humanities: Art Lit. and Thought) - 3 credits

  • PHY 204 Physics I with Lab - 4 credits

Total: 15 credits

Spring

  • CHE 318 Biochemistry II Lecture - 3 credits

  • CHE 319 Biochemistry II Lab - 1 credit

  • 300-400 Science Elective w/Lab - 3 credits

  • Tier I (Social Sciences) - 3 credits

  • PHY 205 Physics II with Lab - 4 credits

Total: 14 credits

4th Year

Fall

  • CHE 425 Chemical Instrumentation with Lab - 4 credits

  • CHE 323 Physical Biochemistry - 4 credits

  • Tier II (Cultural Expression) - 3 credits

  • Tier II (Creative Expression) - 3 credits

  • Tier II (Applied Information Technology) - 3 credits

Total: 17 credits

Spring

  • CHE 410 Physical Biochemistry Techniques - 3 credits

  • CHE 450 Tier III (Capstone) The Biochemistry Profession - 3 credits

  • 300-400 Elective with Lab - 4 credits

  • Tier II (Individual and Society - 3 credits

  • Elective - 3 credits

Total: 16 credits

 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Students who pursue undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry can have rewarding and successful careers in a variety of professional fields, including:

  • Biochemical research

  • Biopharmaceuticals

  • Biotechnology

  • Dental school

  • Forensic science

  • Genetics

  • Graduate school in life science

  • Medical school

  • Proteomic research

  • Veterinary school

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Medical insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year

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