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    Dec 03, 2024  
Missouri Baptist University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Missouri Baptist University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Biochemistry, BS


CIP Code: 26.0202

General Education Requirements   

Bachelor of Science   

Biochemistry Major


Students are required to complete 37-42 hours in Biochemistry and Chemistry, 15 hours in Biology, 3 hours in Biotechnology, 8 hours in Mathematics, and 8 hours in Physics. In addition, they will complete 6 hours of upper division electives.

Total: 37-42 Hours


Required Biology (BIOL) Courses


Total: 15 Hours


Required Biotechnology (BIOT) Course


Total: 3 Hours


Required Mathematics (MATH) Courses


Total: 8 Hours


Required Physics (PHYS) Courses


Total: 8 Hours


Required Electives


Two courses (at least 6 hours) from the courses listed below with 1 course from CHEM* and 1 course from BIOL/ BIOT OR 2 courses from BIOL/BIOT

Total: At Least 6 Hours


Note(s)


CHEM 372-374, Instructional Methods and Problems will be offered on a need basis with the consent of the instructor.

Total: 77-82 Hours


Note(s)


  • At least six hours of major and three hours of minor must be earned at Missouri Baptist University
  • A grade of D is not acceptable in courses taken to fulfill the requirements for a major or minor 
  • If a substitution has been made, attach a copy of the signed approval and indicate the course number and title following the catalog requirement. Please include the date of the substitution. 
     

Requirements for degree conferral:

  • At least 24 of the last 32 hours taken at Missouri Baptist University

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale (those seeking certification must achieve a GPA of 2.75)

  • At least 42 hours of Upper Division (54 for a dual degree)

  • At least 120 total credit hours (144 for a dual degree)