Major in Biochemistry at Hamline University
The biochemistry major is particularly suited to students who plan to go on to graduate training in biochemical and molecular research or medical school. Hamline majors complete introductory coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, and then further their studies with upper-level elective courses in related areas.
The biochemistry major consists of 17 courses plus a seminar and an independent research project.
Required Courses
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
Biochemistry
Physics
Electives
One from the following list of courses:
One Additional Course
Choose one additional course from the list above or from one of the following:
- One 5000-level math, biology, or physics course or
- One 3000-level course (e.g. digital electronics, programming); students must obtain permission from program director
Seminar Requirement
Biochemistry students must complete either three semesters of BIOL 5950: Biology Seminar and one semester of BIOL 5951: Biology Seminar Presentation, or two semesters each (fall and spring of the same year) of CHEM 5960: Research Techniques and CHEM 5961: Research Techniques II.
Independent Research Project Requirement
BIOC 5970: Independent Study or BIOC 4010: Collaborative Research or written documentation of an appropriate independent research project from the program directors.
Note
BIOC, BIOL, and CHEM courses listed above count as inside the major and do not qualify for breadth of study. BIOL and CHEM courses taken as preparation or electives do count for breadth of study.