Biochemistry


The Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of life at the level of individual molecules. Biochemistry lies at the intersection of cell biology, physiology, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. The B.A. Biochemistry major includes one year of biochemistry, as well as upper-division courses in cellular mechanisms and biological physical chemistry.

Please use the Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry degree requirement page of the KU Academic Catalog in conjunction with your up-to-date Degree Progress Report (DPR) and please meet regularly with an academic advisor. Refer to the sample four-year guides to help you create your own degree completion plan.


The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of life at the level of individual molecules. Biochemistry lies at the intersection of cell biology, physiology, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. The B.S. Biochemistry major includes two semesters of calculus, one year of biochemistry, analytical chemistry, biological physical chemistry, and upper-division courses in cellular mechanisms and related elective courses.

Please use the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree requirement page of the KU Academic Catalog in conjunction with your up-to-date Degree Progress Report (DPR) and please meet regularly with an academic advisor. Refer to the sample four-year guides to help you create your own degree completion plan.

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