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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.


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Description


The program provides the student with a well- rounded general education emphasizing the biological and chemical sciences and provides specific training in the major field through a sequence of biochemistry and molecular biology courses taken primarily during the student’s junior and senior years. A minor in biochemistry is also available.

The bachelor of science degree with a major in biochemistry and molecular biology prepares students for medical school and other professional schools, graduate school, and for careers in life, agricultural and medical sciences. Active areas of research by department faculty include molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology of plants, insects and humans. Students with a specific interest in any of these areas should contact the department as early as possible for advisement.

Contact Information


Howard Medical Sciences
(775) 784-6031

Veronica Zepeda (freshman) - vzepeda@unr.edu
Patricia Ellison (A - L) - ellison@unr.edu
Hanna Damke (M - Z) - damke@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)


NOTE: Refer to Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)


  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


H. Diversity (3 units)


Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


III. Major Requirements (71 units)


IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


V. Electives (5-10 units)


VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


First Semester (15 units)


Second Semester (13 units)


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