Standard Program for
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

This concentration is designed to provide an understanding of basic principles and concepts of modern biochemistry and molecular biology as well as a background for medical school or graduate studies in biochemistry, molecular biology or other medical sciences.

Twenty semester courses in biology, chemistry, mathematicis, and physics, including the following core requirements:

  1. Three courses in mathematics, statistics and/or computer science (typically including MATH 0090, 0100, or equivalents).
  2. Two courses in physics (typically PHYS 0030, 0040, or equivalents).
  3. Three courses in physical and organic chemistry (beginning with CHEM 0330; or equivalent credit).
  4. One course in biophysical chemistry (CHEM 0400).
  5. Three courses in biochemistry (BIOL 0280 and 1270; plus CHEM 1230 or 1240).
  6. Six electives, four taken from the following: BIOL 0200, 0470, 0500, 0530, 1050, 1090, 1100, 1260, 1290, 1310, 1540, 1560, 2200, 2210; NEUR 1020, 1670; CHEM 0500, 1140, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1450; and two from any quantitative science or mathematics course relevant to biochemistry (including courses on the preceding list) and approved by a concentration advisor.
  7. Two semester courses of independent research approved by a concentration advisor (BIOL 1950/1960 or CHEM 0970, 0980).

(Note that the mathematics and physics requirements may be satisfied by Advanced Placement credit.)

Concentration Advisors: J_Suggs (3-3436), Albert_Dahlberg (3-2223), Arthur_Salomon (3-6907).