Biochemistry (BA)
The recommended course sequence for the baccalaureate degree in biochemistry fulfills all requirements for pre-professional preparation in medicine, dentistry, medical technology, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other health-related programs when electives are selected according to course recommendations for the chosen pre-professional track.
Benedictine College offers majors leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in biochemistry. Biochemistry majors will not be awarded a minor in biology or chemistry.
For biochemistry majors, a GPA of at least 2.00 must be maintained in all courses with a “CHEM” prefix taken to date. A grade of at least “C–” must be achieved in all required courses for the major with a 2.0 required in the major to graduate. A grade of “C” or better is required for all prerequisites. Courses required for the major may be repeated, but students must satisfactorily pass all required courses in their first or second attempt.
Students who score a '4' or higher on the AP Chemistry Exam receive credit for CHEM-1010 Chemistry of the Biosphere and CHEM-1011 Chemistry of the Biosphere Lab . If students wish to waive the CHEM-1200 General Chemistry I Lecture and CHEM-1201 General Chemistry I Lab requirement typically those who scored a 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry Exam) can do so by contacting a member of the Chemistry Department to schedule, take the exam, and score at or above the 70th percentile in one attempt of the ACS First Term General Chemistry Exam.