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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry, BS


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Program Coordinator: Grace Chen (2515 Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building; 252-328-9769; chenf21@ecu.edu)
Chemistry Concentration Program Coordinator: Lisa Bennett (416 Science and Technology Building; 252-328-9727; bennettl@ecu.edu)

The purpose of the Biochemistry, BS program is to: prepare our students with the knowledge and confidence to apply the scientific method in biochemical research; train our students to communicate scientific discoveries in standard scientific formats; educate our students so they understand, and are able to apply, foundational biochemical concepts necessary for graduate education or a career in the biochemical sciences.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.


(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program  section.)

2. Core - 32 s.h.


(Students are required to take BIOL and CHEM core courses.)

4. Concentrations - 20-22 s.h.


(Choose one of the following.)

Biology (22 s.h.)


Chemistry (20 s.h.)


5. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.


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