The Biochemistry Major

Earn your Bachelor of Science in a small class setting

Experience how our small class sizes and unique research opportunities make St. Mary’s College the best place to major in biochemistry! You will work closely with your professors throughout the biochemistry program. You will even conduct your own research project (the St. Mary's Project) in a topic of your choosing during your senior year. The biochemistry major combines study from both the fields of biology and chemistry.

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Planning Your Degree

The following model is suggested as a sequence of study that satisfies the degree requirements of the biochemistry major:

First Year: General Education Requirements, CHEM 105, CHEM 106, BIOL 105, BIOL 106.
Second Year: General Education Requirements, CHEM 311, CHEM 312, MATH 151, MATH 152.
Third Year: General Education Requirements, CHEM 420, CHEM 425, PHYS 131, PHYS 132, BIOL 471.
Fourth Year: St. Mary’s Project, CHEM 451, and elective courses (CHEM 426).

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