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Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry provides you with a comprehensive curriculum that prepares you for graduate school or a career in health, or the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic industries.
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Biochemistry, otherwise known as “biological chemistry,” is a subdiscipline of both biology and chemistry. Using advanced technologies to conduct scientific experiments and analysis, biochemists study chemical and physical principles of living things, including cell development, growth, and diseases. As a biochemistry major, you graduate with an interdisciplinary skill set that combines laboratory expertise with a strong foundation in biological processes.
This interdisciplinary program involves faculty from both the Departments of Chemistry and Biology and allows for students to narrow their field of interest in these areas through electives in the final year to meet specific career plans. Offered by St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry provides you with a comprehensive curriculum that prepares you for graduate school or a career in health, or the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic industries.
Available at the University’s Queens, NY, campus, the B.S. in Biochemistry program also offers electives in anatomy, neurobiology, and virology. As a Biochemistry major, you may be eligible to receive an MS in Chemistry or Computational Biology and Biostatistics.
- Degree Type
- BS
- Area of Interest
- Science & Mathematics
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Required Credit Hours
- 124
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Admission
For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission.
Career Outcomes
As a biochemist, there are several career paths you can follow, including biotechnology, cosmetics, education, health care, and research. Graduates often combine their scientific training with interests in other fields such as computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, political science, and statistics.
St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides the opportunity to obtain practical experience and networking connections through valuable internships at top companies throughout the New York metropolitan area. Please visit University Career Services for more information.
Global Approach to Education
You benefit from St. John’s focus on an international academic experience. The University offers extensive study abroad courses during the academic year, as well as during the winter and summer semesters. You can live and learn at St. John’s Rome, Italy, campus and our Paris, France, location. For more information, please visit Global Education.
Courses
To earn the B.S. in Biochemistry, you complete 120 credits including core, major sequence, and elective requirements. The major sequence and elective requirements are outlined below. For more information about courses, please see the St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of our Undergraduate Bulletin.
Course | Number | Title | Credits |
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BIO | 2000 | Fundamentals of Biology II | 4 |
BIO | 3000 | Fundamentals of Biology III | 4 |
BIO/CHE | 3390 | Biochemistry | 4 |
BIO | 3470 | Molecular and Cell Biology | 4 |
CHE | 1210 | General Chemistry | 5 |
CHE | 1220 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
CHE | 2230 | Organic Chemistry | 5 |
CHE | 2240 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
CHE | 3250 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
BIO/CHE | 3360 | Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences | 3 |
Please choose three Biochemistry electives from the following:
Course | Number | Title | Credits |
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BIO | 2270 | Introduction to Virology | 3 |
BIO | 2280 | General Microbiology | 4 |
BIO | 3300 | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
BIO | 3460 | Concepts of Immunology | 4 |
BIO | 3830 | Bioinformatics | 4 |
BIO | 4953 | Research in Biology | 2 |
CHE | 3210 | Microscopic Physical Chemistry | 3 |
CHE | 3220 | Macroscopic Physical Chemistry | 3 |
CHE | 3330 | Bioorganic Chemistry | 3 |
CHE | 3450 | Biological Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
CHE | 4351 | Research Participation I | 2 |
CHE | 4361 | Research Participation II | 2 |
CSC | 1380 | Introduction to Computer and Data Science | 3 |
Course | Number | Title | Credits |
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MTH | 1730 | University Calculus | 4 |
MTH | 1740 | University Calculus II | 4 |
MTH | 1210 | Biostatistics | 4 |
PHY | 1930 | University Physics I | 4 |
PHY | 1940 | University Physics II | 4 |
Additional Information
As a biochemistry major at St. John’s, you gain a solid foundation in the theory and application of scientific concepts and principles.
You learn and are mentored by an enormously gifted, internationally-known faculty of scholar-teachers who care about each student’s progress. Faculty encourage students to serve as research partners in the University’s recently upgraded chemistry laboratories.
You gain a strong academic and professional edge by joining any of our more than 180 student clubs and organizations. Clubs and honor societies of particular interest to biochemistry majors include
- American Chemical Society
- Roger Bacon Scientific Honor Society
- Watson Pre-Health Honor Society
The Skull and Circle Honor Society and the Lambda Kappa Phi Honor Society annually select students from St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who combine scholarship, integrity, and dedicated service to the St. John’s community.
External Accreditation
The Biochemistry program is one of the handful of programs in New York State accredited by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Accreditation. This ensures that you will receive a solid foundation needed to meet your career goals and that employers and graduate and professional programs will know you are well prepared to succeed in their programs.
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