Biochemistry (B.S.)

A biochemistry major is an excellent choice for pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary students; for graduate study in biochemistry, biology, chemistry; and for students who are interested in careers ranging from allied health professions, biochemical research in government and industrial laboratories to careers in forensics or the chemical or pharmaceutical industries. Once a student has matriculated, all major requirements must be taken at The College of Saint Rose unless formal written permission to do otherwise is given by the advisor and Dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences with consultation of the instructor.

Program Requirements

BIO 190,191 Principles of Biology 1 and 2 .................. 8 credits
BIO 280 General Microbiology .................................. 4 credits
BIO 351 Cell Biology ................................................ 4 credits
BIO354 Immunology .............................................. 4 credits
BIO 358 Genetics .................................................... 4 credits
CHM190, 191 General Chemistry 1 and 2 ................. 8 credits
CHM201, 202 Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 ................ 8 credits
CHM203 Quantitative Analysis ............................... 4 credits
CHM401, 402 Physical Chemistry 1 and 2 ................ 8 credits
MAT190, 191 Calculus 1 and 2 ................................. 8 credits
PHY 190, 191 Fundamentals of Physics 1 and 2 ......... 8 credits
BIO 307 Biochemistry 1 ........................................... 4 credits
BIO 409 Biochemistry 2 ........................................... 4 credits
SCI399 Natural Science Colloquium
(required every semester) ........................................ 0 credits

Total Credits for Program ...................................... 76 credits
Liberal Education Requirements ............................. 34 credits
General Electives .................................................. 12 credits
Total Credits for Graduation ................................. 122 credits

All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.