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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry, BS

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Program Description

Biochemistry is the study of the molecular basis of life. To comprehend current biochemical information and make future contributions to our molecular understanding of life processes, students must obtain a broad background in biology and a firm foundation in chemistry, mathematics, and physics. This is the basis of the biochemistry curriculum. The Bachelor of Science program in Biochemistry has full accreditation from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). Students also have the opportunity to obtain an ASBMB-certified degree by exhibiting satisfactory performance on the ASBMB certification exam.

The program provides an excellent educational background for professional school (medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine) and graduate school in biochemistry, molecular biology, or another biological science discipline. Graduates will find employment opportunities in the research and service programs of universities, medical schools, hospitals, research institutes, and industrial and government laboratories.

Program Requirements

Freshman Year

First Semester

Credit Hours: 16

Second Semester

Credit Hours: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Credit Hours: 16-17

Second Semester

Credit Hours: 14

Junior Year

First Semester

Credit Hours: 16

Second Semester

Credit Hours: 14

Senior Year

First Semester

Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

Credit Hours: 14

Total Credits: 120-121

Footnotes

1 See the South Carolina REACH Act Requirement in the Academic Regulations  section.

2 See General Education Requirements .

3 Two semesters of a modern language are strongly recommended. See Modern Languages Requirement at Clemson University statement in Academic Regulations .

4 BIOL 2220 , BIOL 2230 , or any courses at 3000 level or above in BCHM, BIOE, BIOL, CH, GEN, MATH, MICR, PHYS, PLPA, and STAT. Other courses must be approved by advisor.

5 Select PHIL 3250 , PHIL 3260 , PHIL 3450 , STS 1010 , STS 2150 , STS 3010 , or STS 3030 .

Notes:

  1. A student is allowed to enroll in science and mathematics courses only when all prerequisites have been passed with a grade of C or higher.
  2. A minimum grade of C is required in all science and mathematics courses. No student may exceed a maximum of two attempts, excluding a W, to complete successfully any science or mathematics course.

  3. A transfer course may not be used to satisfy the General Education Global Challenges Requirement. While a transfer course may fulfill other degree requirements, students must enroll in a Clemson course(s) on the Global Challenges list to fulfill the Global Challenges Requirement.

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