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Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Biochemistry | Genetics | Molecular Biology
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The B.A. in Biochemistry program at KU explores the molecular basis of life, combining cell biology, physiology, and chemistry. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of biochemical processes and their role in living organisms. The program offers opportunities for departmental honors and study abroad experiences, fostering academic excellence and global perspectives.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Biochemistry is the study of life at the level of individual molecules. The program lies at the intersection of cell biology, physiology, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. The B.A. Biochemistry major includes one year of biochemistry, as well as upper-division courses in cellular mechanisms and biological physical chemistry.
Other:
- Please note that students completing a B.A. in Biochemistry may not earn a minor in Chemistry.
- Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study.
- Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.
- Students may earn degrees in more than one major within biological sciences, or in a biological science and an area outside biology by meeting the requirements of both degree programs and taking at least 15 hours of courses unique to each major.
- Students completing a B.A. in Biochemistry may not also earn a minor in Chemistry.
- Departmental Honors
- Complete all course work required for the appropriate degree in biology.
- Achieve a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 in the major.
- Complete BIOL 499 Introduction to Honors Research with a grade of B or higher.
- Complete BIOL 699 Biology Honors Research Colloquium with a grade of B or higher.
- Complete an independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member in an area appropriate to the degree sought.
- Submit an honors thesis to the honors committee once the research is complete and present the results of the completed research at the honors research symposium.
- Study Abroad
- Consult an advisor at least 4 months before undertaking study abroad.
- Consult the Office of Study Abroad, 108 Lippincott Hall, for information about study in one of the many countries (e.g., Scotland, Australia, Switzerland) with special arrangements with KU.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- All Students:
- Submit high school and college transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
- Consult the Office of Admissions for application deadlines and specific admission requirements.
- International students should visit International Support Services for information about international admissions.
- Transfer students can see how their college-level coursework will transfer on the Office of Admissions website.
- First- and Second-Year Preparation:
- Students should begin meeting major requirements in the first year.
- It is important to take CHEM 130 and CHEM 135 in the first year.
- For several majors, CHEM 330, CHEM 331, CHEM 335, and CHEM 336 are required in the second year.
- Ideally, most majors should also take BIOL 150 and BIOL 152 during the first year, as well as BIOL 105.
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