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BA in Biochemistry

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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical nature and processes that occur in biological systems. The program offered in biochemistry provides a strong foundation in the principles and practices of modern chemistry and biochemistry within the framework of a liberal arts education. The major is designed to give students both the theoretical bases of the disciplines and extensive hands-on experience testing theories in the laboratory. We also offer courses that fulfill the physical sciences portion of the core curriculum requirements. These courses are designed to acquaint students majoring outside the natural sciences with the basic principles and methods of modern science and with the history and development of scientific thought. The American Chemical Society (ACS), a national organization that develops and administers guidelines defining high quality undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry programs, has approved USD’s curriculum. This allows majors the option of enhancing their career choices by earning an ACS-certified degree. The department is distinguished by its dedication to undergraduate research and teaching. All full-time faculty members have active research programs in which undergraduates fully participate. These activities lead, in many cases, to new discoveries and publications in major scientific journals with students as co-authors. A major in biochemistry prepares a student for a variety of different career possibilities. Professional biochemists may select careers in areas such as basic or applied research, production and marketing, consulting, testing and analysis, administration, management, business enterprise, and teaching. They are employed in the chemical, pharmaceutical, petroleum, energy, engineering, and “biotech” industries; by government laboratories and agencies working on health, energy, and the environment; in consulting firms; and by educational institutions at all levels. Undergraduate training in biochemistry provides a solid foundation for many other areas such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, oceanography, geochemistry, chemical engineering, forensics, environmental studies, molecular biology, and law. The biochemistry major is designed to prepare students for graduate work in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical and clinical chemistry; positions as biochemists; admission to medical, dental, and pharmacy schools; or secondary teaching.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical nature and processes that occur in biological systems. The program offered in biochemistry provides a strong foundation in the principles and practices of modern chemistry and biochemistry within the framework of a liberal arts education. The major is designed to give students both the theoretical bases of the disciplines and extensive hands-on experience testing theories in the laboratory. We also offer courses that fulfill the physical sciences portion of the core curriculum requirements. These courses are designed to acquaint students majoring outside the natural sciences with the basic principles and methods of modern science and with the history and development of scientific thought. The American Chemical Society (ACS), a national organization that develops and administers guidelines defining high quality undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry programs, has approved USD’s curriculum. This allows majors the option of enhancing their career choices by earning an ACS-certified degree. The department is distinguished by its dedication to undergraduate research and teaching. All full-time faculty members have active research programs in which undergraduates fully participate. These activities lead, in many cases, to new discoveries and publications in major scientific journals with students as co-authors. A major in biochemistry prepares a student for a variety of different career possibilities. Professional biochemists may select careers in areas such as basic or applied research, production and marketing, consulting, testing and analysis, administration, management, business enterprise, and teaching. They are employed in the chemical, pharmaceutical, petroleum, energy, engineering, and “biotech” industries; by government laboratories and agencies working on health, energy, and the environment; in consulting firms; and by educational institutions at all levels. Undergraduate training in biochemistry provides a solid foundation for many other areas such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, oceanography, geochemistry, chemical engineering, forensics, environmental studies, molecular biology, and law. The biochemistry major is designed to prepare students for graduate work in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical and clinical chemistry; positions as biochemists; admission to medical, dental, and pharmacy schools; or secondary teaching.

Admission requirements

6.5+
The University of San Diego recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) as a rigorous college preparatory program. The university will award credits to students having successfully passed the individual IB higher level examinations with scores of 5 or higher.
48 Months
Jan-2000

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