The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry brings chemistry and biology together to examine life at the molecular level. From the reactions that power cells to the molecules behind health and disease, the program builds a rigorous foundation in the chemical processes that make living systems work.
As part of the program, you'll complete a required undergraduate research project with a faculty research group, culminating in a scientific report modeled after a peer-reviewed publication.
For more information, view the Biochemistry track sheet.
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Chemistry with Honors
The Chemistry with Honors program gives students the opportunity to conduct original research in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Students complete an honors research project, write their findings as an honor thesis and present their research to faculty and peers.
Find out more about the requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
What You Will Study
- Biological and organic chemistry
- Molecular and cellular biology
- Genetic and microbiology
- Analytical and physical chemistry
Courses
Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits of which at least 45 credits must be upper division (3000/4000 level). For a list of specific courses required for this program, please visit the course catalog.
Financials
Our tuition ranks among the lowest in the nation. In fact, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine consistently ranks FIU among the top “100 Best Values in Public Colleges”—and U.S. News & World Report also recognizes FIU as a “best buy” in higher education, ranking our students among the least indebted college students in the nation.
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The BS in Biochemistry gives you the scientific foundation to investigate the processes behind living systems, with pathways to careers in research, industry and government or advanced study in science and health fields.
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Contact the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8th Street, CP 304
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-2606