Chemistry, BS - Biochemistry Track
The Biochemistry Track is a program designed for students interested in the application of chemical concepts to biological systems. This degree program will prepare students seeking to continue their education in a health field (medical, dental, pharmacy, etc.) or in a graduate program in which the research may focus on biochemical, medicinal, or forensic chemistry, or toxicology areas (to name a few).
In addition to the General Education courses, 64 sch are required in Chemistry and BIOL courses. This degree plan does not require a separate minor. Depending upon each student's level of readiness for college courses, pre-calculus can be counted within the total sch for the degree while another UL elective allows pre-med students to take another BIOL course to further their preparation for professional/graduate schools.
The B.S. degree in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Track (≥26 CHEM upper level sch) requires a pre-selected list (12 upper level sch) of Biology courses and therefore does not require a minor.
Degree Requirements
The total semester credit hours required for a B. S. in Chemistry is 120.
General Education Requirements
Communication
History (U.S. History)
HIST 1301 | History Of The Us To 1877 | 3 |
HIST 1302 | History Of The Us Since 1877 | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture
Mathematics
Physical Science Requirement
Political Science (U.S., State of Texas and Local Government)
Creative Arts
Social and Behavioral Science
Component Area
COMM 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours: 42
Common Science Requirements
Lower Level
Upper Level
Total Credit Hours: 19
Required Chemistry Courses
(42 sch total, ≥ 26 sch upper level)
Lower Level
Upper Level
Advanced Chemistry Electives
(select ≥ 7 sch)
Required Biology Courses
(22 total sch, ≥ 14 upper level)
Lower Level
Upper Level
BIOL (select 2 of 3)
Transfer or Other Hours Not Listed Above
Minimum 4 lower level sch, minimum 3 upper level sch.