Program description
Biochemistry (BA)
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers majors leading to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts Degree. The B.A. Degree also has a Biochemistry Option. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is designed primarily for students who plan to enter graduate programs in chemistry or other closely related sciences. Students graduating with this degree will be certified to the Society and will receive a certificate from the ACS. The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry fulfills the need of those students who are pursuing pre-medical or pre-dental programs as well as those who plan to enter fields such as business, environmental or patent law, where a background in chemistry can be of great utility.
Admission requirements
First-time freshman:
- High school GPA of 2.5 (“B” average) or higher
- High school graduation certificate or exam results
- Proof of English proficiency
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In addition to the Chemistry, BA major requirements, modules for the Biochemistry Option include:
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
- Quantitative Analysis
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- General Physics I
- General Physics II
- Elements of Physics I
- Elements of Physics II
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Lab I
- Organic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Physical Chemistry I
- Advanced Applications for Chemistry
- Biochemistry I
- Biochemistry I Lab
- Biochemistry II
- Biochemistry Laboratory II
- Chemical Literature
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information
Tuition fees
- Tuition Fees: $6,945 (24 units/2 semesters)
- Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition ($396/unit): $9,504 (24 units/2 semesters)
Career opportunities
A Major in Chemistry either as a B.A. or B.S. will prepare students for graduate work in chemistry or biochemistry; teaching chemistry in secondary schools; employment with industry or government; entry into professional schools such as medicine or dentistry; or entry into law school with a view toward specialization in patent or environmental law.
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California State University, Dominguez Hills
Established in 1960, California State University, Dominguez Hills (called CSUDH) is a highly diverse, metropolitan university primarily serving the South Bay area of Los Angeles County with easy access to downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the sunny California beaches. CSUDH...
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