Biochemistry, B.S.

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Requirements for the Major:

Eleven courses in biology and chemistry:

And three additional courses, two to be chosen from:

And the third to be chosen from among:

Biology courses in the subcellular or organismal areas (listed below) or one of these courses:

In addition:

Mathematics through MTH 115 and two terms of physics are required. Note that acceptance to graduate school may require additional courses and/or undergraduate research experience.

Requirements for Honors:

Students eligible for honors in biochemistry must fulfill the College-wide criteria and satisfactorily complete a thesis, traditionally based on the results of original research, that receives the approval of the subcommittee for biochemistry and the appropriate College committee. It is customary, but not required, that students enroll in three honors research courses, typically during the senior year.