2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Biochemistry, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Georgia Southern provides an education to prepare you for both the workplace and professional schools. With a focus on gaining experience with state-of-the-art equipment and laboratory practice, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed for specialized work in biochemistry, both in industry and academia. The B.S. in Biochemistry degree is particularly suitable for students considering careers in the medical, biomedical or pre-health industries such as physicians, physician assistant, pharmacist and more.
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Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core IMPACTS for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Course Requirements.
General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours
- Mathematics and Quatitative Skills – Must take MATH 1112 , MATH 1113 , or MATH 1441
- Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences – Must take MATH 1441 if not taken in Mathematics and Quantitative Skills above
Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours
- CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I (3 Credit Hours)
and CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory (1 Credit Hour) 1
or CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours) 1 - CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II (3 Credit Hours)
and CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory (1 Credit Hour) 1
or CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II (4 Credit Hours) 1 - MATH 2242 - Calculus II (4 Credit Hours)
- PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics I (4 Credit Hours) (if not taken in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences)
- PHYS 2212K - Principles of Physics II (4 Credit Hours) (if not taken in Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences)
If any of the above courses are taken in the Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences core, the student should take additional Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences course or advisor-approved chemistry, biology, math, statistics, or computer science courses (below 3000-level) to complete Field of Study.
Major Specific Requirements: 9-11 Credit Hours
Major Requirements: 44 Credit Hours
General Electives: 5-7 Credit Hours
- Must include at least 2 hours of upper-division (3000 level and above) coursework
Total Credit Hours: 124
Additional Program Information
This degree is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and students have the opportunity to have their degree dually certified by passing the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) certification exam.
1 While CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I / CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II are 4 credit hours, only 3 credit hours will be counted toward Field of Study. The remaining credit hour of each will be applied toward Major Specific Requirements.
2 May not include BCHM 3200 , but may include CHEM 3700 , CHEM 4110 , CHEM 4160 , CHEM 4220 , CHEM 5410 , CHEM 5411 , CHEM 5412 , CHEM 5420 , or CHEM 5430 .
Other Program Requirements
Program Admission Criteria
- Students who wish to change their major to Biochemistry must have a total institution GPA of 2.0 or better in all coursework completed at Georgia Southern.
- Transfer students from other institutions who wish to major in Biochemistry must have a GPA of 2.0 or better on all credit hours attempted at other institutions as well as those hours attempted at Georgia Southern. All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University.
GPA Requirements
- Biochemistry majors must maintain a “C” average in all major coursework which applies toward graduation
Advisement
Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit Academic Advisement .
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