BS Biochemistry at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Biochemistry major is a great choice for serious and enthusiastic students. You can receive academic credit for participating in research with our world-class faculty, who collaborate with scientists on campus and off, at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Brookhaven National Laboratory, and with national and international labs. Many of our graduates continue their education in the health sciences and pursue careers in the medical, dental, or veterinary fields.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Human Genetics, Ecological Genetics, Cell Biology. Sample courses: Introduction to Biotechnology, Dinosaur Paleontology, Cell, Brain, Mind, Principles of Virology.

Career pathways

Career options include Science Journalist, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Medical Lab Technologist, Toxicologist, Chemical Safety Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission applies to the major at college/university level (Stony Brook University undergraduate admission). As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027. Transfer entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027.

First-year: Spring 2027 entry deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Early Action deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Regular Decision deadline January 15 (completion deadlines: all required materials must be received by the date). The application fee is $50. Apply through the Common App, SUNY App or Coalition application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test optional); SAT code 2548, ACT code 2952.

Transfer: Spring 2027 deadline November 1; Fall 2027 deadline May 1. The application fee is $50 (waived for up to four college choices for SUNY or CUNY two-year college graduates). Apply through the Common App or SUNY App. SAT/ACT scores are optional. Fall decisions begin mid-February; Spring decisions begin mid-November.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

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