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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry, B.S.

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Bachelor of Science Degree
College of Science and Mathematics,
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
(470) 578-6159
http://csm.kennesaw.edu/chemistry-biochemistry/programs/bs-biochemistry.php

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Biochemistry is designed to prepare students for graduate school in biochemistry or for a variety of professional schools including medical, veterinary, and dental. This degree also provides training for BS level biochemist positions in industrial, academic, and government laboratories.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides American Chemical Society (ACS) approved programs. Students completing a baccalaureate degree that meets the ACS Guidelines will receive an ACS-certified degree. To achieve ACS certification, specific course work and experience are necessary.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

See listing of requirements.   

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)

  • Lab/Math credit from General Education (2 Credit Hours)

Major Requirements (30 Credit Hours)

Supporting Disciplines (18 Credit Hours)

Supporting Discipline Electives:

Choose six hours from the following:

Free Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Any courses in university curriculum.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)

University-Wide Degree Requirements (3 Credit Hours)

   

Graduation Credit Hour Total (123 Credit Hours)

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