Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry
Chemistry and Computer Science Building Room 2.0704
(915) 747-5701 (ph)
(915) 747-5748 (fax)
biochemistry@utep.edu
About the Biochemistry Program
- Biochemistry is the study of living systems through an understanding of chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, and genetics.
- Biochemistry provides a sound foundation for careers in medicine, agriculture, the pharmaceutical industry, or advanced scientific research.
- The Biochemistry program at UTEP is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a rigorous degree plan that will prepare students for medical school, industry, and the most competitive graduate programs around the country.
- The Biochemistry degree plan was designed for students to develop technical and problem solving skills
Biochemistry Degree Requirements
- The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry requires a minimum of 120 credits
- A total of 37 hours of upper division course work is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees
Credit Hour Requirements
Fall (15 total credit hours)
- BIOL 1305* General Biology
- BIOL 1107 Topics in Study of Life I
- CHEM 1305* General Chemistry I
- CHEM 1105 Laboratory for General Chemistry I
- MATH 1411* Calculus I
- UNIV 1301* Seminar/Critical Inquiry
Spring (17 total credit hours)
- BIOL 1306 Organismal Biology
- BIOL 1108 Organismal Biology Laboratory
- CHEM 1306 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 1106 Laboratory for General Chemistry I
- RWS 1301* Rhetoric & Composition I
- HIST 1301* History of U.S. to 1865
- MATH 1312 Calculus II
* Courses with an asterisk are UTEP required CORE courses
Fall (16 total credit hours)
- CHEM 2321 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 2221 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
- RWS 1302* Rhetoric & Composition II
- STAT 2480 Elementary Statistical Methods
- PHYS 2420 Introductory Mechanics
Spring (16 total credit hours)
- MICR 2340 General Microbiology
- MICR 2141 General Microbiology Laboratory
- CHEM 2322 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 2222 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
- CHEM 3330 Biochemistry I: Structure and Function
- CHEM 3131 Laboratory for Biochemistry I
- HIST 1302* History of U.S. Since 1865
* Courses with an asterisk are UTEP required CORE courses
Fall (16 total credit hours)
- BIOL 3320 Genetics
- CHEM 3332 Biochemistry II: Dynamics & Bioenergy
- Creative Arts Core Class*
- Social Behavioral Sciences Core Class*
- PHYS 2421 Introductory Electromagnetism
Spring (14 total credit hours)
- BIOL 3314 Molecular Cell Biology
- BIOL 3115 Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory
- CHEM 4335 Biophysical Chemistry
- COMM 1301 Public Speaking
- Language, Philosophy, Culture Core Class*
* Courses with an asterisk are UTEP required CORE courses (for list of classes, see Degree Plan)
Fall (13 total credit hours)
- CHEM 3310 Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 3110 Laboratory for CHEM 3310
- CHEM 4334 Structural Biochemistry
- CHEM 4134 Laboratory for Structural Biochemistry
- POLS 2310* Introduction to Politics
- POLS 2311* American Government & Politics
Spring (13 total credit hours)
- MICR 3449 Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics
- CHEM 2261 The Periodic Table
- Elective**
- Elective**
- Elective**
* Courses with an asterisk are UTEP required CORE courses
** For list of electives, see Degree Plan
Contact Information
Speak with an advisor to learn more about the Biochemistry Program:
Dr. Jose Peralta
Undergraduate Advisor
chem_advising@utep.edu
