Course variations

Course summary

This program is designed to provide a sound scientific education with expertise in chemistry and the physical sciences as well as a strong background in the biological sciences. Research is an important component of the curriculum. Biochemistry is the study of life from a molecular perspective, from the simplest microorganism, such as virus and bacteria, to the most complex plants and animals. Using the tools of chemistry and molecular genetics, biochemists study life processes at all levels, from the physical-chemical studies of proteins and DNA to the molecular biology of diseases. Over the past 20 years, knowledge of living systems has increased dramatically, and the future holds promise for still more significant discoveries. Biochemistry is a dynamic, exciting science that contributes important information to biology, medicine, nutrition, agriculture, physiology, genetics, and immunology; practically all the basic disciplines of the life sciences.

Program modules

The modules are BICH 107 (Incoming Freshmen Only), BICH 407 (1 Hour course but two are needed), BICH 440 (Fall Semester Only), BICH 441 (Spring Semester Only), BICH 414 (Spring Semester Only) or BICH 432, BICH 431, BICH 285 and/or 491 (Research) - 4 Hours, GENE 302 (4 HOURS - Lab included), BIOL 111 (4 HOURS - Lab included), BIOL 112 (4 HOURS - Lab included), BIOL 351 (4 HOURS - Lab included), CHEM 101 (lecture) and 111 (lab),CHEM 102 (lecture) and 112 (lab), CHEM 227 (lecture) and 237 (lab), CHEM 228 (lecture) and 238 (lab), CHEM 316 (lecture) and 318 (lab), CHEM 317 (lecture) and 320 (lab), CHEM 327 (lecture), CHEM 328 (lecture), CHEM 325 (lab), HIST 105 and 106, POLS 206 and 207, ENGL 104,ENGL 210, 241, 301 or COMM 203 (Select one of these course), KINE 199-Must be taken S/U, KINE 198-Can either be S/U or graded, MATH 151 (or MATH 171), MATH 152 (or MATH 172), MATH 251 (or MATH 221 or 253), PHYS 201 (or PHYS 218), PHYS 202 (or PHYS 208/219), Free Electives (19 Hours).

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants are required to have the minimum coursework in four years of English; four years of mathematics; four years of science and two years of the same foreign language. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency, which are minimum TOEFL score of 550 for paper-based testing (p-BT) or 213 computer-based testing (c-BT) or 80 internet-based testing (i-BT) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band or a minimum SAT Critical Reading (verbal) score of 500 or a minimum ACT English score of 21 or by completing all four years in a high school within the U.S.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Texas A And M University

Department name

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics