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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry (B.A.)

Biochemistry seeks to understand the molecular events of life processes. It applies chemical and physical techniques to elucidate the structure and organization of molecules, particularly macromolecules that are responsible for the structural organization as well as operation and control of all cellular processes. The emerging knowledge has broad importance and consequences for all areas of the life sciences.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

General requirements

A total of 121 credit hours are required for graduation. The BA program is obtained by following the curriculum of the College of Arts and Sciences.

To graduate, a student must have a grade of C or better in all science and mathematics courses required for the degree, including transfer courses, as specified below. In addition, to graduate a student must have a 2.2 GPA in required science and mathematics courses taken at K-State.

Biochemistry Track

 

Medical Biochemistry Track

A total of 121 credit hours are required for graduation. The BA program, Medical Track, is obtained by following the curriculum of the College of Arts and Sciences.

To graduate, a student must have a grade of C or better in all science and mathematics courses required for the degree, including transfer courses, as specified below. In addition, to graduate a student must have a 2.2 GPA in required science and mathematics courses taken at K-State.

**Plan requirements

The Medical Biochemistry BA plan requires one of the following three classes:

*Note

These courses satisfy the mathematics and natural science requirements shown in the general requirements for the BA degree.

  • Arts and Sciences requirements Credits: (32)
  • Level 4 Modern Language Credits: (4)

Total credit hours required for graduation: (121)