BS Biochemistry - TUG

Gardner-Webb University’s Biochemistry Program will provide you with comprehensive and rigorous instruction in the foundational areas of the chemical & biological sciences.  We are dedicated to providing a learning environment where our students receive outstanding instruction and mentoring within the context of a Christian liberal arts college.  Our department is devoted to preparing majors for their career objectives following graduation in industry, graduate or professional schools, or other related fields.

 

Program Description Students in the Biochemistry major take 62 credit hours in the major.  Many pursue internships, either through the department or independently.  Some choose a minor in addition to the major.  Biochemistry prepares students for medical, dental, PA, or pharmacy school and other healthcare-related careers, as well as research, academic, and industrial positions.

 

This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.

 

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Freshman Year: Fall Semester (14 hours)

 UNIV 111 2   University Life
 ENGL 101 3   Composition I 
 BIOL 111 4  General Biology
 CHEM 111 4 General Chemistry I
 PHED 1XX 1  See General Education Requirements
 DIMS 111 0  Dimensions (1 of 4)

 

Freshman Year: Spring Semester (14 hours)

 ENGL 102 3   Composition II
 CHEM 112 4  General Chemistry II
 MATH 151 4  Calculus I
 Gen Ed Course 3  See General Education Requirements
 DIMS 112 0  Dimensions (2 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 BIOL 206 4  General Microbiology
 CHEM 201 4  Organic Chemistry I
 PHYS 203 4  University Physics I
 Gen Ed Course 3 See General Education Requirements
 DIMS 113 0 Dimensions (3 of 4)

 

Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (14 hours)

 CHEM 202 4  Organic Chemistry II
 PHYS 204
4  University Physics II
 Gen Ed Course 3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course 3  See General Education Requirements
 DIMS 114 0  Dimensions (4 of 4)

 

Junior Year: Fall Semester (17 hours)

 BIOL 352  4  Cell Biology
 BIOL/CHEM Elective  4  BIOL or CHEM 200-level or above
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3   Elective or Minor Course

 

Junior Year: Spring Semester (17 hours)

 BIOL 301  4  Genetics
 CHEM 302  4  Instrumental Analysis

 MATH 325

 3 

 Statistics and Data Analysis

 Gen Ed Course  3  See General Education Requirements
 Elective/Minor Course  3  Elective or Minor Course

 

Senior Year: Fall Semester (17 hours)

 BIOL 422 4  Biochemistry
 BIOL/CHEM Elective 4   BIOL or CHEM 200-level or above
 Elective/Minor Course 3  Elective or Minor Course
Gen Ed Course 3  See General Education Requirements
 Gen Ed Course 3  See General Education Requirements

Senior Year: Spring Semester (14 hours)

 CHEM 291 1  Professional Readiness in Chemistry
 CHEM 391 1  Chemistry Seminar I
 CHEM 402 4  Biophysical Chemistry
 CHEM 491 1   Chemistry Seminar II
 BIOL/CHEM Elective 4  BIOL or CHEM 200-level or above
 Elective/Minor Course
3   Elective or Minor Course

 

As a student in this program, you'll have opportunities to:

  • Work as a Lab Associate, gaining experience and assisting with teaching labs
  • Do independent research using advanced equipment
  • Join the Sigma Zeta or Beta Beta Beta honors society
  • Join the Pre-Health Society