University of Iowa

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

The Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry in Chemistry is offered by University of Iowa.

Description

Biochemistry is the study of the basic biological and chemical processes that occur in all living systems. It is an area suited to students who enjoy science and math and who may be considering a career as a research scientist. 

A biochemistry degree is solid preparation for advanced degree science programs and for careers in medicine, biology, chemistry, or dentistry. In addition to offering a core of course work in biochemistry, this field is interdisciplinary and also involves the study of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.

Course Work

Iowa offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in biochemistry. About 200 students major in biochemistry.

The BA degree provides a rigorous education in biochemical concepts and practice in the laboratory while allowing the flexibility to specialize in additional disciplines or obtain clinical volunteer experience. The BA degree in biochemistry is intended for most students, including those with pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-dental and other pre-health professional majors and for students with double majors.


All BA and BS students take the following courses:

  • Foundations of Biology and Diversity of Form and Function
  • Principles of Chemistry I–II
  • Organic Chemistry I–II
  • Organic Chemistry Lab
  • Calculus I–II
  • Physics I–II
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I–II
  • Experimental Biochemistry
  • Advanced science electives (BA students take two courses, BS students take three)
  • Physical chemistry or biophysical chemistry (BA students take one course, BS students take two)

Majors are encouraged to do lab research in biochemical areas of interest and many engage in one-on-one lab research. Interested students can become affiliated with one of the department's active research labs early in the curriculum by taking independent study or honors courses.

In addition to work required for the major, you'll take courses in other disciplines, including related sciences. Biochemisry majors also can take courses in any of the departments at the university, including business, psychology, engineering, or journalism.



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