Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.

A degree in biochemistry is excellent preparation for those interested in immediate employment or additional training in the health professions and their related industries such as clinical or pharmaceutical laboratory settings. Food industries, biotechnology, toxicology, forensics, community health, and many other careers begin with the training in genetics, biochemistry, cellular biology, and molecular biology techniques offered by this Bethel University degree. This degree typically includes the completion of a minor in chemistry, which further strengthens the versatility of this degree in the quickly changing fields utilizing biotechnology.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

BIBL 215	Old Testament Literature	3
BIBL 216	New Testament Literature	3
CHEM 163	General Chemistry I	4
COMM 171	Speech Communication	3
ENGL 101	Written Communication II	3
ENGL 102	Written Communication III	3
	Art/Drama/Music	3
	Foreign Language (two semesters)	6
	OR
	1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level	3
HIST	History Elective	3
KINE 252	Fitness/Wellness	1
KINE 117	On the Ball Training	1
	OR
KINE 124	Aerobics	1
	OR
KINE 128	Physical Fitness	1
	OR
KINE 135	Weight Training	1
LIT	Literature	3
MATH 131	Calculus I	4
PHIL 250	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL 452	Senior Experience	1
PSYC 182	General Psychology	3
SOC 151	Principles of Sociology	3
THEO 110	Exploring the Christian Faith	3
Total Credit Hours:		50-53

Major Courses

BIOL 125	General Biology: Cell and Molecular	4
BIOL 126	General Biology:Botany and Zoology	4
BIOL 208	Intermediate Molecular Cell Biology	3
BIOL 309	Genetics	4
BIOL 312	Microbiology	4
CHEM 164	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 365	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 366	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM 460	Biochemistry	4
PHYS 121	General Physics I	4
	OR
PHYS 122	General Physics II	4
NS 200	Science & Faith Seminar	1
NS 333	Scientific Research Methods	2
Total Credit Hours:		42

Choose at least 6 hours from the following:

BIOL 205	Biostatistics and Epidemiology	3
BIOL 215	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
BIOL 313	Ecology	4
BIOL 399	Internship in Biology	1-4
BIOL 413	Independent Study in Biology	0-3
CHEM 461	Physical Chemistry I	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

*BIOL 399/BIOL 413 *May be repeated for a total of 3 hours

Option for a Chemistry minor:

CHEM 280

Analytical Chemistry

4

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:

15-22

Total Credit Hours: 120

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