BS Biochemistry (LAS) at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The BS in Biochemistry is a 120-hour curriculum in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences housed in the Department of Chemistry and offered jointly with Biological Sciences, preparing students for advanced study, medical degrees or biotechnology careers. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemistry and Biological Sciences | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 120-hour curriculum. Required prerequisite and collateral courses include MATH 180 Calculus I; MATH 181 Calculus II; PHYS 141 General Physics I (Mechanics); PHYS 142 General Physics II (Electricity and Magnetism).

Career pathways

Graduates pursue graduate study in biochemistry or molecular biology, medical school, or careers in biochemistry, molecular biology and biotechnology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uic.edu/

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