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Biochemistry Major
Requirements (11 units)
- Nine units:
- Two supporting units:
- Mathematics 110, 113, or 115.
- Physics 101 or 102 or Geology 100, 105, or 110.
Additional considerations for students interested in biochemistry:
- Students intending to pursue graduate school need:
- Mathematics 110 or 113 and 115.
- Physics 101 and 102.
- Chemistry 240.
- At least one summer or semester full-time research experience.
- Students intending to pursue medical school need:
- Mathematics 110 or 113 and 115.
- Physics 101 and 102.
- Two semesters of English courses.
- Beloit College is approved by the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society, for the undergraduate professional training of biochemists. In addition to fulfilling the major requirements, a student interested in earning ACS degree certification is required to complete:
- Mathematics 115.
- Physics 102.
- Chemistry 240 or 245.
- Chemistry 150 or 250.
- Chemistry 380.
- One additional 300-level chemistry course with laboratory work
- A research internship with a comprehensive written report