BS in Biochemistry Courses
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry major requires the completion of 120 hours of course work. The average course load
is 15-16 hours based on eight semesters (Biochemistry suggested four-year plan-update
pending).
View courses for this major that are part of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies in Biochemistry.
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry Major (120 Hrs.)
General Education Requirements - 30 hour
| Communication – 9 hrs. | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENG 133 | Technical Communication | 3 hrs. |
| Or | ||
| ENG 143 | College Composition | 3 hrs. |
| HUM 203 | Humanities Seminar | 3 hrs. |
| SP 203 | Effective Speaking | 3 hrs. |
| Or | ||
| COM 163 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 hrs. |
| Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs. | ||
|---|---|---|
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 hrs. |
| Humanities Elective (3) | 3 hrs. | |
| Social Science Elective (3) | 3 hrs. | |
| Mathematics and Science – 12 hrs. | ||
|---|---|---|
| MA 134 | Calculus I | 4 hrs. |
| BIO 114 | Principles of Biology I | 4 hrs. |
| CH 104 | General Chemistry I | 4 hrs. |
Content Requirements - 90 hours
| Biochemistry Core – 59 hrs. | ||
|---|---|---|
| UE 101 | University Experience | 1 hrs. |
| BIO 324 | Microbiology | 4 hrs. |
| BIO 233 | Cell Biology | 3 hrs. |
| BIO 364 | Toxicology | 4 hrs. |
| BIO 414 | Genetics | 4 hrs. |
| BIO 454 | Molecular Biology | 4 hrs. |
| CH 114 | General Chemistry II | 4 hrs. |
| CH 202 | Introduction to Chemical Literature and Communication | 2 hrs. |
| CH 204 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 hrs. |
| CH 214 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 hrs. |
| CH 234 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 hrs. |
| CH 302 | Professional Practice Science | 2 hrs. |
| CH 324 | Chemical Instrumental Analysis | 4 hrs. |
| CH 434 | Biochemistry I | 4 hrs. |
| CH 444 | Biochemistry II | 4 hrs. |
| MA 253 | Statistics | 3 hrs. |
| SCI 412 | Senior Research Seminar | 2 hrs. |
| And | ||
| SCI 422 | Science Research Project | 2 hrs. |
| Or | ||
| SCI 434 | Science Internship | 4 hrs. |
Biochemistry Tracks – 31 hrs.
Choose one of the following 3 tracks in addition to the Biochemistry Core
| Traditional Track | ||
|---|---|---|
| MA 164 | Calculus II | 4 hrs. |
| MA 213 | Calculus III | 3 hrs. |
| CH 354 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 hrs. |
| PH 224 | University Physics I | 4 hrs. |
| PH 234 | University Physics II | 4 hrs. |
| Science Electives (4) | 4 hrs. | |
| General Electives (8) | 8 hrs. | |
| Physician Assistant Track | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIO 124 | Principles of Biology II | 4 hrs. |
| BIO 163 | Medical Terminology | 3 hrs. |
| BIO 384 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 hrs. |
| BIO 394 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 hrs. |
| Science Electives (8) | 8 hrs. | |
| General Electives (8) | 8 hrs. | |
| Pre-Medical Track | ||
|---|---|---|
| MA 164 | Calculus II | 4 hrs. |
| MA 213 | Calculus III | 3 hrs. |
| CH 354 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 hrs. |
| PH 224 | University Physics I | 4 hrs. |
| PH 234 | University Physics II | 4 hrs. |
| SOC 103 | Principles of Sociology | 3 hrs. |
| PHL 313 | Ethics | 3 hrs. |
| Science Electives (4) | 4 hrs. | |
For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog.
Additional program courses
Master of Physician Assistant Studies direct entry Majoring in Biochemistry
Trine University offers to qualified students a direct entry five-year plan of study leading to a bachelor degree and a Master in physician assistant studies.
Direct Entry 3+3 degree path recommended sequence of courses for biochemistry.