BS Biochemistry at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The Biochemistry major is for students preparing for careers in biochemistry or other fields requiring extensive preparation in both chemistry and biology.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Computing Specialization: Majors may select a specialization in Computing by satisfying all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the specified major, and completing three Program in Computing courses and two Computational Chemistry courses. Preparation for the Major: Complete a total of 19 to 20 courses as follows: (Life Sciences; Chemistry 30 Series; Mathematics; Chemistry 1; Physics). The Major: Complete six required courses, one additional upper-division or graduate course in chemistry and biochemistry, and three elective upper-division or graduate courses as follows.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Admission: Students entering UCLA directly from high school who declare the Biochemistry major at the time of application are automatically admitted to that major. UCLA students who wish to enter the major must have a minimum grade of C- in each of the preparation for the major courses completed and a combined grade-point average of at least 2.0 in those courses. Grades in any completed courses for the major must also average at least 2.0.

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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