Bachelor of Science in Chemical Biology at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

Chemical biology is a scientific discipline that applies concepts and techniques from the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, medicine, and the pharmaceutical sciences, to address society’s most complex questions. It involves application of chemical and fabrication techniques, with a particular focus on the synthesis and spectroscopic analysis of small molecules and proteins, with molecular and systems analysis methods, including biophysical model.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences: Natural Sciences & Mathematics | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

UNM Graduation requirements for B.S. in Chemical Biology University requirements The General Education curriculum requires a minimum of 31 credit hours of courses in the following areas of study (the “Gen Ed requirement”, Communication (6 credit hours) Mathematics and Statistics (3 credit hours) Physical and Natural Sciences (4 credit hours) Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hours)* Humanities (3 credit...

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Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Undergraduate Admission Requirements A minimum of 26 credit hours; 23 credit hours must be in courses acceptable toward graduation. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all work. Transfer students must have a 2.00 transfer GPA. Continuing UNM students must have a 2.00 institutional GPA. Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following: Completion of General Education Curriculum: Communication. Completion of General Education Curriculum: Mathematics and Statistics. Completion of General Education Curriculum: Second Language. Completion of Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology admission course work with grades of "C" or better: CHEM 1225 or 1227. MATH 1430 or 1512.

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.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

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

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