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What you'll study

Degree requirements follow the B.S. in Chemistry structure with specific differences for the Biochemistry concentration. Notable curricular specifics from the programme text:

• CHEM 315 (Physical Chemistry I Laboratory) is not required for the concentration.
• CHEM 410 and CHEM 460 are required courses for students in this concentration.
• Two approved chemistry electives are not required; however, students must select one approved biology elective from: BIOL 290, BIOL 308, BIOL 421, BIOL 424, or BIOL 427.
• Students may obtain an American Chemical Society (ACS)–accredited degree by adding CHEM 315 and MATH 234 (Applied Engineering Mathematics I) to their program of study.

Entry requirements

The programme follows the entry and degree requirements of the B.S. in Chemistry with the concentration-specific modifications listed above. The source does not provide standalone admission criteria; applicants should consult the B.S. in Chemistry admissions information for baseline requirements and note the biochemistry-specific course differences.

Career prospects

The programme text lists several employment paths and roles that graduates may pursue, including work in pharmaceutical research labs, biotechnology companies, patent law, medical or veterinary practice (as a pathway to professional schools), biochemical engineering, and federal regulatory bodies such as the CDC. The source also notes occupational data for biochemists: a 2020 median salary of $94,270 per year, typical entry-level education of a doctoral or professional degree, about 34,600 jobs in 2020, and an expected job growth of approximately 4% through 2029.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course text does not specify scholarships or funding. Prospective students should explore institutional scholarships, departmental awards in chemistry/biochemistry, research assistantships, and external fellowships or professional-school funding relevant to pre-medical or research-track students.