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BS Biochemistry

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maine

Program Overview

The Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. Biochemistry is the study of all living systems at the cellular and molecular level. In addition to traditional study of the structure and function of biological molecules and understanding of metabolism, the field has come to encompass aspects of molecular biology, molecular genetics, and many areas of biotechnology. An important aspect of the biochemistry undergraduate program is the requirement for hands-on experience in the laboratory. Laboratory courses are offered in fundamental aspects of biochemistry and microbiology as well as specialized topics such as recombinant DNA techniques, virology, cell culture, immunology, pathogenic microbiology and microbial genetics.

Program Key Stats

$33482 (Annual cost)



90 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
70

1100
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, Official college transcripts for all attempted college coursework, An essay, A school recommendation, TOEFL- minimum score of 79 (iBT) or 550 (iTP). IELTS minimum score of 6.5. PTE-minimum score of 53. CEFR completed level C1.

Career Options

  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Biomedical Research
  • Government Research
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Teaching

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