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BS in Biological Sciences - Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology Concentration University of Tennessee, USA

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$7519 for 12 credits and above

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Course summary

The biological sciences major offers concentrations in biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology; ecology and evolutionary biology; microbiology; and plant biology.

Program modules

The following are the modules: Biological Sciences Major - Prerequisites to all Concentrations: Select: BIOL 111 - General Botany; BIOL 112 - General Botany or BIOL 130 - Biodiversity; Complete: BIOL 140 - Organization and Function of the Cell; BIOL 240 - General Genetics; BIOL 250 - General Ecology; CHEM 120 - General Chemistry I; CHEM 130 - General Chemistry II; PHYS 221 - Elements of Physics; PHYS 222 - Elements of Physics; Select one sequence: MATH 141 - Calculus I; MATH 142 - Calculus II Or MATH 151 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I; MATH 152 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences II; BCMB Concentration: The concentration consists of 32 hours; Complete: CHEM 350 - Organic Chemistry I; CHEM 360 - Organic Chemistry IICHEM 369 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory; BCMB 311 - Advanced Cellular Biology; BCMB 401 - Biochemistry I; Select one course: BCMB 402 - Biochemistry II; BCMB 412 - Molecular Biology and Genomics; Select (13 total hours): Select one laboratory course: BCMB 322 - Introduction to Plant Physiology Laboratory; BCMB 403 - Advanced Genetics Laboratory; BCMB 404 - Plant Molecular Biology; BCMB 416 - Neurobiology Laboratory; BCMB 419 - Cellular and Comparative Biochemistry Laboratory; BCMB 452 - Independent Research in BCMB; Select one physiology course: BCMB 321 - Introductory Plant Physiology; BCMB 440 - General Physiology; Select remaining hours: BCMB courses numbered 300 and above (except BCMB 306, BCMB 310); EEB 360 - Comparative Invertebrate Biology; EEB 460 - Evolution; MICR 310 - Introduction to Microbiology; MICR 319 - Introductory Microbiology Laboratory; MICR 410 - Microbial Physiology; ICR 411 - Microbial Genetics; MICR 420 - Microbial Pathogenesis; MICR 429 - Medical Microbiology Laboratory; MICR 430 - Immunology; MICR 440 - Virology.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have completed of the 14 required core academic subjects: 4 units of English; 3 units of mathematics (2 units of algebra plus 1 of advanced math, trigonometry, geometry, or calculus); 2 units of natural science (including at least 1 unit of biology, chemistry, or physics); 2 units of a single foreign language; 1 unit of American history; 1 unit of European history, world history, or world geography; 1 unit of visual or performing arts. All undergraduate applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in one of the following ways: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. A minimum score of 193 (computer-based), 523 (paper-based), or 70 on the iBT TOEFL (internet-based) or a minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam or a minimum score of 21 on the English portion of the ACT or a score of 510 on the Critical Reading portion of the SAT or college credit (grade C or better) for English Composition 101 and 102 or AP credit (score of 4 or 5) on the Literature and Composition test or completion of the ELS Language Centers 112 intensive program or completion of the UT Knoxville English Language Institute’s (ELI) core intensive curriculum with recommendation from the ELI faculty.

University of Tennessee accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Tennessee

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology

Venue / office name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology

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M407 Walters Life Sciences
1414 Cumberland Avenue
KNOXVILLE
Tennessee
37996

Venue description

Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology offers courses in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, plant biology, and neurobiology - emphasizing the interrelated nature of these topics to address both fundamental and applied questions in biology. This integrated approach is essential for competitive training leading into the health professions, teaching, as well as the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Telephone number

+1 865 974 5148

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Yes

Accommodation details

The University of Tennessee is a residential campus with 13 residence halls accommodating nearly 6,500 students. Living on campus allows students to be a part of a wide range of residence hall activities designed to contribute to a fantastic first-year experience—and greatly increases their probability of satisfaction with university life. The Department of University Housing provides apartment living for married students, single parents, single graduate students and non-traditional undergraduates 21 years and older. The University of Tennessee is a dry campus. In accordance with University regulations, serving, consuming, possession, being under influence or the display of an alcoholic beverage is not permitted. All residence hall rooms are wired for computers and there is no charge for service. The University offers three housing options for students. This allows students to select the type of facility in which he or she will live, within the University's capability to offer such living arrangements. Students are encouraged to give considerable thought and attention to their housing selection. The differentiated housing program offers three distinct types of living atmospheres.

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