Biochemistry Program (BS)

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Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life. Curriculum in this program is designed to support students interested in fields including biochemistry, biotechnology, drug discovery, cancer research, applied medical research, etc. This degree prepares students for the job market or further graduate training depending on the individual’s preference. Additionally, a degree in Biochemistry develops students for careers in the professional field of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

Requirements (120 credits)

A. Technology Foundations (4 credits)

CIT 100 - Technology Foundations (4)

B. Chemistry (57-59 credits)

CHM 260 - Principles of Chemistry I (4)
CHM 261 - General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHM 262 - Principles of Chemistry II (4)
CHM 263 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis Laboratory (1)
CHM 310 - Junior Seminar in Chemistry (3)
CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHM 332 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHM 333 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
CHM 340 - Physical Chemistry I (3)
CHM 341 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2)
CHM 344 - Applications of Mathematics in Physical Chemistry (1)
CHM 366 - Analytical Chemistry (3)
CHM 367 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory (2)
CHM 410 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry (1)
CHM 450 - Biochemistry I (3)
CHM 451 - Biochemistry Laboratory I (2)
CHM 452 - Biochemistry II (3)
CHM 453 - Biochemistry Laboratory II (4)
CHM 472 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)
One from:
CHM 372 - Green Chemistry (4)
CHM 382 - Toxicology (4)
One of the following combinations:

Either both:
CHM 440 - Physical Chemistry II (3)
CHM 443 - Introduction to Computational Chemistry (2)
or both:
CHM 460 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)
CHM 461 - Instrument Chemical Analysis Laboratory (2)
or both:
CHM 473 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
At least two credits of CHM at the 300 level or higher (excluding CHM 350 and CHM 394)

C. Biology (13 credits)

D. Mathematics (8 credits)

MTH 121 - Calculus I (4)
MTH 122 - Calculus II (4)

E. Physics (8 credits)

One of the following sequences:

Either
PHY 143 - College Physics I (4)
PHY 145 - College Physics II (4)
or
PHY 243 - Principles of Physics I (4)
PHY 245 - Principles of Physics II (4)

F. Concentration of Choice

Select either the General Concentration or one of the Pre-Health Science concentrations.

General Concentration

The requirements of this concentration are met by the courses in sections A-E.

Pre-Health Science Concentrations

Pre-Health Science concentrations may include courses that are already required within the program.

G. Additional Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in CHM courses.
Minimum of 25 credits in chemistry at the 300 level or higher taken at UM-Flint.
All requirements of the College of Innovation and Technology (CIT) Bachelor of Science degree, including General Education requirements . (Please see faculty advisor to select complimentary General Education courses.)

Honors Program

All bachelor-degree-seeking students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply to the University of Michigan-Flint Honors Program . Please contact the Honors Program Manager or the Honors Program Director for further information.