Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

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Objectives Biochemistry Major (B.S.): This major is appropriate for students who are interested in attending graduate school in Biochemistry or related areas. It also satisfies many of the requirements of pre-medical and other pre-professional schools. Refer to the UCLA General Catalog for course descriptions.
Course description Preparation for the Major

General Chemistry:
Chem 20A(H), 20B(H), 20L, 30AL

Organic Chemistry:
Chem 30A(H), 30B, 30BL, 30C, 30CL

Math:
31A, 31B, 32A (33B recommended)

Physics:
6A(H), 6B(H), 6C(H) OR 1A(H), 1B(H), 1C(H), 4BL

Life Science:
Lifesci 2, Lifesci 3, Lifesci 4

Note: (H) indicates that an HONORS section may be available

Upper Division Major Requirements

Chemistry
Chem 110A, 171

Biochemistry
Chem 153A(H), 153B(H), 153C(H), 153L, 154, 156

One Chemistry or Biochemistry Elective

One upper division or graduate-level course offered in the Dept. of Chemistry &

Biochemistry (4 Units)

Four Electives

Four upper division or graduate level courses selected from the approved list.* (16 Units)