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Alfred University reserves the right to request undergraduate applicants to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores if their SAT or ACT scores are inconclusive.
Official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
American College Testing (ACT)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
International English Language Test (IELTs)
Undergraduate language score requirements
TOEFL 80
IELTS 6.0
International students must submit original or certified copies of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts or records of grades to-date and showing proof of graduation. These must be prepared and authorized by the student's home institution and be accompanied by a certified English translation
With our major in Biochemistry, you will examine biological concepts with a strong foundation in basic chemical principles revealing the molecular basis for disease, evolution, organismal development, reproduction, agriculture and more. Built from the same foundation as our Biology programs, in Biochemistry you will dive deeper into biochemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, physics and calculus.
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Biochemistry Major (124 credits)
Foundation and Core Courses (50 credits):
Take one of the following:
BIOL 150 Biological Foundations - 4 credits
BIOL 155 Biological Foundations: Research Project - 4 credits
Take one of the following:
BIOL 212 Principles of Genetics - 4 credits
BIOL 213 Structure & Function of Organisms - 4 credits
Take all of the courses below (42 credits):
BIOL 211 Cell Biology - 4 credits
BIOL 226 Biostatistics - 4 credits
BCHM 390 Junior Seminar - 1 credit
BCHM 420 Biochemistry: Proteins & Metabolism - 4 credits
BCHM 422 Biochemistry: Nucleic Acids - 4 credits
BCHM 490 Senior Seminar - 1 credit
CHEM 105 General Chemistry 1 - 4 credits
CHEM 106 General Chemistry 2 - 4 credits
CHEM 315 Organic Chemistry 1 - 4 credits
CHEM 316 Organic Chemistry 2 - 4 credits
CHEM 321 Intro to Analytical Chemistry - 4 credits
CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry 1 - Thermodynamics & Kinetics - 4 credits
Specialization (8 credits):
Take 8 credit hours from BIOL, BCHM, or CHEM courses at the 300 or 400 level in consultation with your advisor.
Related Courses (16 courses):
Take all of the courses below:
MATH 151 Calculus I - 4 credits
MATH 152 Calculus II - 4 credits
PHYS 111 Intro to General Physics I - 4 credits OR
PHYS 125 Physics I - 4 credits
PHYS 112 Intro to General Physics II - 4 credits OR
PHYS 126 Physics II - 4 credits
College, University and Elective Requirements:
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences General Education (40 credits)
University Requirements (7 credits)
Electives to meet college total of 124 total credits (3 credits)
According to US News & World Report's Best Jobs, Biochemists have a median salary of $93,280.
What kind of job will I get with a Biochemistry degree?
Forensic Scientist
Medicinal Chemist
Biotechnologist
Analytical Chemist
Biomedical Scientist
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Biochemistry Scientist
Academic Researcher
Where will I work?
Medicine
Dentistry
Veterinary
Food Science
Agriculture
Pharmacology
Physiology
Microbiology
Toxicology
Clinical Chemistry
Our Biochemistry program will also meet your needs if you plan to enroll in graduate school in the natural sciences.
Student Medical Insurance: 2000 $ per year
