BS Biochemistry at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The Biochemistry BS provides interdisciplinary training in the chemical and biological sciences, covering the chemical processes of living organisms, how structure determines function, and the physical basis of biomolecular interactions. Students also develop quantitative problem solving and scientific communication. The major requires 43-47 credits plus 25-27 credits of ancillary coursework.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Biochemistry | Duration: 4 years (recommended plan; 120-122 credits) | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

General and organic chemistry with labs, BCHM 2700, 4720, 4740 and 4761 (Biochemistry Laboratory), physical chemistry (BCHM 4400), three advanced electives, plus physics, calculus and a biology sequence.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in medicine, scientific research, biotechnology, pharmacy, biomedical consulting, and teaching and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Arts and Sciences, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

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 applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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