BS Biochemistry (WVU) at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The biochemistry curriculum prepares students for careers requiring a strong background in fundamental principles of both the physical and life sciences. The program is a collaborative effort between the Department of Biology and the C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Agriculture and Food Systems in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Calculus 1, Elementary Statistical Inference, Orientation to Biochemistry, Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids and Proteins, Environmental Chemistry *, Advanced Cellular/Molecular Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology Methods. Programme/major requirements total 37 credit hours.

Career pathways

The biochemistry curriculum prepares students for careers requiring a strong background in fundamental principles of both the physical and life sciences. Students completing the degree in biochemistry are prepared for professional employment in a variety of fields, including agricultural and environmental sciences, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, biotechnology and biomedical industries, government and policy agencies, and the health professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-level admission/progression (WVU catalogue): First Time Freshmen are admitted directly to the major. For the timely completion of the degree, it is recommended that students have a minimum MATH ACT of 22, a MATH SAT of 540, or an ALEKS score of 45. Students transferring from another WVU major or from another institution with fewer than 24 credits and at least a 2.0 overall GPA are admitted directly to the major. For the timely completion of the degree, it is recommended that students have a minimum MATH ACT of 22, a MATH SAT of 540, or an ALEKS score of 45. Students transferring from another WVU major or from another institution with 24 hours or more must have at least a 2.0 overall GPA and meet the following requirements prior to being admitted to the major:completed CHEM 115 , CHEM 115L , BIOL 115 , and BIOL 115L with a C- or better in each. Students are encouraged to speak with a Biochemistry advisor to assess timely progression through the program. Major Code: 1201

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: Fall, Spring and Summer (international undergraduate deadlines are published for all three terms). WVU has rolling admissions and admits students year-round.

First-time freshman application deadlines: Fall, August 1; Spring, December 1. Rolling admissions. Apply with the WVU application or the Common Application; the application fee is $20 for West Virginia residents, $65 for out-of-state students and $75 for international students. SAT/ACT scores are optional for an admissions decision, though a few majors and scholarships require them; no essays or recommendations are required.

Transfer application deadlines: Fall, August 1; Spring, December 1. The nonrefundable application fee is $65 for domestic and $75 for international students; applicants need at least 24 transferable credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA.

International undergraduate applicants apply by June 1 for Fall (all documents by July 1), October 1 for Spring (documents by November 1) and February 15 for Summer (documents by April 1); the nonrefundable application fee is $75.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.wvu.edu/undergraduate/

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