The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major is available as a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science, as defined in the degree requirements for all majors. The major requires the following courses (or their equivalents):
General Chemistry I/II (CHEM 210/211)
Principles of Biology I/II (BIOL 210/211)
Organic Chemistry I/II (CHEM 321/322)
Physical Chemistry I (CHEM 361)
Molecular Cell Biology (BIOL 400)
Biochemistry (CHEM 440)
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOL 441)
Senior Comprehensive Exam (BCMB 486)
An additional 7 credits that count toward either the Chemistry major or the Biology major must be completed for a total of 49 credits. Students must also complete the following cognates (or their equivalents):
Calculus I/II (MATH 170, 175)
Introduction to Mechanics (PHYS 210)
Introduction to Electromagnetism (PHYS 211)