Biochemistry, the “chemistry of life”, exists at the nexus of the physical and life sciences. Biochemists study the chemistry of physiology - how living things and their cells work in terms of their chemical components. In the process, they draw from a base of knowledge – and contribute to solving many challenges – in physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science.
The biochemistry major is part of a new program at BVU designed to prepare you for graduate studies in biochemistry itself, as well as some of the most interesting and pressing multi-disciplinary challenges for science in the 21st century.
MATH 161 Calculus II: Integral Calculus
PHYS 211 General Physics I: Calculus-Based
PHYS 212 General Physics II: Calculus-Based
BIOL 163 Biological Principles I
BIOL 164 Biological Principles II
BIOL 260 Genetics
BIOL 305 Cell Biology
BIOL 380 Human Physiology
BIOL 390 Molecular Biology
3 Additional Biology credits in BIOL courses numbered between 201-399
(excluding 300-304)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry I
CHEM 152 General Chemistry II
CHEM 261 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 262 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 311 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 353 Physical Chemistry I
BCHM 401 Introductory Biochemistry
BCHM 402 Biochemistry Laboratory
BCHM 403 Advanced Biochemistry
BCHM 498 Biochemistry Capstone
BIOL200-300-400 Biology Research Experience or
CHEM 300 Chemistry Research or
BCHM 495 Internship