BA Biochemistry at University of North Texas

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry gives students a strong foundation in biochemistry with a less structured curriculum and more elective room than the BS. The major requires at least 33 hours in biochemistry, of which 19 are advanced.

Duration: 120 semester credit hours (36 advanced) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

Foundation biology (Biology for Science Majors I and II, Microbiology), general and organic chemistry with labs, pre-calculus, then Organic Chemistry II, Quantitative Analysis, Physical Chemistry for Life Science, Principles of Biochemistry, Biochemistry I and II, Biochemistry Laboratory and Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory, with calculus-based physics and a 20-hour biology minor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Only two attempts are allowed for each biology and biochemistry course in the degree.

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.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Fall, Spring and Summer (3-week session).

First-year application deadlines: Fall July 31 (international July 15); Summer 3-week session May 1 (international April 15); Spring has no specific deadline for domestic applicants (international November 15). Apply and be admitted by March 1 to be considered for the UNT Excellence Scholarship.

Application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens/residents and $85 for international applicants, payable in U.S. dollars by credit card, money order or check, non-refundable. Apply through ApplyTexas or the Common Application. Test scores are optional (SAT/ACT).

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

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