This option is offered within the following major(s):

• Biochemistry and Biophysics - College of Science

Biochemistry and Biophysics students interested in a career in medicine should choose this option. It may also be suitable for students interested in some other health professions, and these students should first consult with their advisor. In addition to offering a rigorous foundation in general chemistry, organic chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, biophysics, statistics, and biological sequence analysis, the Pre-medicine option meets the requirements for most medical schools in the U.S. by providing students with training in genetics, psychology, ethics, and social sciences. Students have a wide choice of medically relevant electives in areas such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, neuroscience, and immunology. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in undergraduate research. Faculty pre-medical advisors guide students to integrate undergraduate research and other relevant professional opportunities into their undergraduate experience and to prepare themselves as strong candidates for admission to the professional schools of their interest.

Option Code: 928

Options in the Biochemistry and Biophysics major require a minimum of twenty-one credits to complete in addition to the Biochemistry and Biophysics major. Most students can complete the major and Pre-medicine/Biochemistry and Biophysics option requirements in four years.

Students may pursue either the  Pre-medicine/Biochemistry and Biophysics, Advanced Biophysics, or Neuroscience option with the Biochemistry and Biophysics major-- no dual combinations are permitted.

For further information, see MyDegrees or the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics website.

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 Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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 Must include a minimum of 15 upper-division credits

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 Z 431 or Z 437 may be taken in place of (BI 331 and BI 341)

Option Code: 928