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The Biochemistry major is designed to prepare students for graduate work in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical and clinical chemistry; positions as biochemists; admission to medical, dental, and pharmacy schools; or secondary teaching.

Biochemistry Major:

Preparation for the Major: Chemistry 151, 152, 151L, 152L; Mathematics 150, 151; Physics 270, 271; Biology 190, 225, 225L, 300, 300L.

The Major: The 33 units of upper-division work must include Chemistry 301, 302, 301L, 302L, 311, 314, Chemistry 331, 335, one of the following advanced laboratories: Chemistry 421, 423, 425, and 427. Electives may be chosen from other chemistry courses for which prerequisites have been met or Biology 342, 376, 480, 482 or 484. Chemistry 496 may not be applied toward the 33-unit requirement. Those planning for graduate work are recommended to take additional upper division courses in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology depending on your interests.

Optimum Path for Biochemistry Major

Year 1 (F)		Year 1 (S)		Year 3 (F)		Year 3 (S)
Course	Units	Course	Units	Course	Units	Course	Units
Chem 151	3	Chem 152	3	Chem 311	3	Chem 314	3
Chem 151L	1	Chem 152L	1	Chem 331	3	Chem 335	3
Bio 190	3	Bio 225/225L	4	Research	1	Research	1
Math 150*	4	Math 151	4	GE	6 ~ 8	GE	6 ~ 8
GE	4 ~ 5	GE	3 ~ 4

Year 2 (F)		Year 2 (S)		Year 4 (F)		Year 4 (S)
Course	Units	Course	Units	Course	Units	Course	Units
Chem 301	3	Chem 302	3	Chem 396W	3	UD Bio/Chem elect	3
Chem 301L	1	Chem 302L	1	UD Chem Lab	3	Research	1
Bio 221/221L**	4	Bio 300/300L	4	Research	1	GE	6 ~ 12
Physics 270/270L	4	Physics 271/271L	4	GE	6 ~ 9
GE	3 ~ 4	GE	4 ~ 5
*Students deficient in Mathematics should take Math 115 instead of Math 150, followed by 150, 151.
**Bio221/221L is strongly recommended if you are pre-med.

More details on courses can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin.

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