BS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Students in this major apply basic principles of chemistry and physics to the study of living cells and their components to explain biology at molecular, genetic, and cellular levels. Students will develop a strong foundation in quantitative and analytical biological sciences, including molecular biology, biochemistry, enzymology, metabolism, cell biology, and molecular genetics.

Faculty: Eberly College of Science | Duration: minimum 125 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 125 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Genetic Analysis, Molecular and Cell Biology I 1, Molecular and Cell Biology II 1, Molecular Biology of the Gene, General Biochemistry, Laboratory in Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Molecular Cloning.

Career pathways

Penn State students with a B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology are prepared for jobs in industry as well as government, medical, and university research laboratories. Many students also decide to continue their studies by attending graduate programs or professional schools including medical, dental, business, and law school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major, a student must have: attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average, and completed CHEM 110 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 112 , and MATH 140 ; and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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