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Are you interested in biological processes such as cell development, growth and heredity? Then take a seat at one of CMU’s lab benches, with a major in biochemistry. You’ll study the chemistry of living systems in pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agricultural and environmental products that are manufactured or used by biological molecules such as DNA and proteins. Biochemistry faculty at CMU prepare professionals who are able to excel in biotechnology, health professions, pharmaceutical industries and forensics, as well as in the traditional yet exciting roles of chemistry and biology.
Program details
Degree type
Bachelor
Specialization
Biochemistry, Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Study type
Full time
Delivery mode
On-Campus
Program duration
4 years | Full time
Tuition fees
/year
Intakes
August, January
Study language
English
Program structure
Chemistry Foundation I (29 hours)
CHM 131 | General Chemistry I |
4(3-3) |
CHM 132 | General Chemistry II |
4(3-3) |
CHM 211QR | Quantitative Analysis |
4(2-6) |
CHM 343 | Organic Chemistry I: Foundations |
4(4-0) |
CHM 348 | Organic Chemistry II: Bioorganic |
2(2-0) |
CHM 349 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2(0-6) |
CHM 521 | Biochemistry I |
3(3-0) |
CHM 522 | Biochemistry II |
3(3-0) |
CHM 527 | Biochemistry Laboratory |
1(0-4) |
CHM 528 | Bioanalytical Techniques Laboratory |
2(1-3) |
Select one of the following:
CHM 353 | Physical Chemistry |
5(5-0) |
CHM 355 | Biophysical Chemistry |
3(3-0) |
CHM 491WI | Undergraduate Research |
1-3(Spec) |
BIO 111 | Foundations of Evolution and Diversity |
4(3-3) |
BIO 112 | Foundations of Cell Biology |
4(3-3) |
BIO 211 | Foundations of Genetics |
4(3-3) |
BIO 325 | Biotechnology |
3(1-5) |
MTH 132 | Calculus I |
4(4-0) |
MTH 133 | Calculus II |
4(4-0) |
Select one of the following options:
PHY 130QR | College Physics I |
4(4-0) |
PHY 131 | College Physics II |
4(4-0) |
PHY 170 | College Physics Laboratory I |
1(0-2) |
PHY 171 | College Physics Laboratory II |
1(0-2) |
PHY 145QR | University Physics I |
4(4-0) |
PHY 146 | University Physics II |
4(4-0) |
PHY 175 | University Physics Laboratory I |
1(0-2) |
PHY 176 | University Physics Laboratory II |
1(0-2) |
Sufficient 300 or greater CHM, BIO, or other courses, selected in consultation with program advisor, to meet the required 71 hours.
Select from the following:
BIO 320 | Biology of Microorganisms |
4(3-3) |
BIO 325 | Biotechnology |
3(1-5) |
BIO 337 | Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy |
4(3-3) |
BIO 392 | Mammalian Physiology |
4(3-3) |
BIO 397 | Special Topics in Biology |
1-6(Spec) |
BIO 497 | Special Topics in Biology |
1-9(Spec) |
BIO 500 | Biological Statistics |
3(2-2) |
BIO 501 | Evolution |
3(3-0) |
BIO 524 | Molecular Biology |
3(3-0) |
BIO 534 | Endocrinology |
3(3-0) |
BIO 536 | Histology |
3(2-3) |
BIO 537 | Immunology |
3(3-0) |
BIO 539 | Virology |
3(3-0) |
BIO 544 | Developmental Biology |
4(3-3) |
BIO 545 | Molecular Genetics |
3(3-0) |
BIO 546 | Molecular Genetics Laboratory |
1(0-3) |
BIO 570 | Medical Cell Biology |
3-4(Spec) |
BIO 571 | Cellular Dynamics Laboratory |
1(0-3) |
BIO 575 | Applied Bioinformatics |
4(3-3) |
BIO 576WI | Mammalian Cell Culture |
3(1-5) |
BIO 580 | Medical Microbiology |
4(2-4) |
BIO 585 | Conservation Medicine |
3(3-0) |
BIO 590 | Cardiovascular Physiology |
3(3-0) |
BIO 591 | Neurophysiology |
3(3-0) |
BIO 597 | Special Topics in Biology |
1-9(Spec) |
CHM 331 | Inorganic Chemistry |
3(2-4) |
CHM 333 | Bioinorganic Chemistry |
3(3-0) |
CHM 511 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
4(2-4) |
CHM 531 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
3(3-0) |
CHM 541 | Intermediate Organic Chemistry |
3(3-0) |
CHM 547 | Advanced Synthesis Laboratory |
2(1-3) |
CHM 551 | Materials Chemistry: Inorganics and Nanomaterials |
3(3-0) |
CHM 555 | Advanced Physical Chemistry |
3(3-0) |
CHM 561 | Polymer Chemistry |
3(3-0) |
CHM 562 | Industrial Chemistry |
3(3-0) |
CHM 566 | Introduction to Biomaterials |
3(3-0) |
CHM 567 | Polymer Science Laboratory |
2(1-3) |
CHM 568 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
3(3-0) |
CHM 571 | Topics in Chemistry |
1-9(Spec) |
CHM 583 | Seminar in Chemistry |
1-2(Spec) |
Suggestions for electives based on career goals are given below:
Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinarian, and Pre-Dental: CHM 568, BIO 337, BIO 392, BIO 500, BIO 580, BIO 536, BIO 537, BIO 544.
Pre-Pharmacy (Note: Please check with websites of pharmacy schools you are applying since pre-requisites vary considerably): CHM 568, CHM 337, CHM 500.
Pre-Graduate School: CHM 333, BIO 545, BIO 546, BIO 575, BIO 576.
Total: 71 semester hours
Note: A minor in Chemistry is not allowed with a Biochemistry major.
English requirements
Only one is required
TOEFL-IBT
79/120
TOEFL-ITP
550/677
IELTS
6.5/9
PTE (Pearson)
53/90
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