Minor in Biochemistry
About the Minor
This program provides a solid grounding in the principles and applications of biochemistry for students interested in exploring in more depth the chemistry of living organisms. Offered jointly by the Departments of Chemistry and Biology, the minor in Biochemistry consists of a set of regularly offered courses in the two departments. The program efficiently complements degree requirements for students majoring in the natural sciences, engineering and the health sciences. It is highly recommended to students interested in pursuing a career in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, material sciences, medicine, pharmaceutics or chemical biology. The minor must accompany another major program.
Admission Requirements
Students must be enrolled in another major program to be eligible for this minor.
Program Requirements
| Required Courses: | ||
| BIO 211 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology II | 4.0 |
| or BIO 214 | Principles of Cell Biology | |
| BIO 306 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 2.0 |
| BIO 311 | Biochemistry | 4.0 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CHEM 243 | Organic Chemistry III | 3.0 |
| Elective Courses: * | 9.0 | |
| Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | ||
or BIO 218 | Principles of Molecular Biology | |
| Pharmacology | ||
| Bioinformatics I | ||
| Bioinformatics II | ||
| Structure and Function of Biomolecules | ||
| Biochemistry of Major Diseases | ||
| Protein Dysfunction in Disease | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Chemistry of Biomolecules | ||
| The Chemistry Behind Drugs: Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry | ||
| Total Credits | 26.0 | |
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Students must take at least one BIO and one CHEM elective to complete the minor.
Additional Information:
For more information about the minor, contact:
Daniel King, PhD
Undergraduate Affairs Committee Chair
Department of Chemistry
Drexel University
dk68@drexel.edu