Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Biochemistry Transfer to Master of Science - Biochemistry - Accelerated

The B.S. in Chemistry with a Biochemistry concentration is one of the most popular options for students pursuing a degree in Chemistry. The concentration is very interdisciplinary: students are required to take  several Biology courses along with their Chemistry curriculum, allowing the them to earn a Biology minor in addition to their Chemistry major. In addition to the required biology courses, this focused concentration requires the student to take course(s) in the five sub-disciplines of chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical and Biochemistry. They also take elective courses in Drug Discovery, Pharmacology, or Medicinal Chemistry. People believe that this interdisciplinary curriculum gives this student population a focused, yet well-rounded curriculum where they take more courses directly relevant to their area of interest while establishing a solid foundation in Chemistry. The biochemistry concentration provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to attend medical, physician assistant, pharmacy, and dental programs after graduation. Students in this concentration can also pursue jobs in biotechnology and related areas. They in this concentration can also pursue Ph.D. programs that comprise interdisciplinary research at the intersection of chemistry and biology.

The B.S./M.S. Biochemistry Accelerated Pathway program is designed for academically strong and research-oriented students who want to get a head-start on their graduate degree while still an undergraduate. A traditional Master's program generally takes about two years to complete, while the B.S./M.S. Biochemistry Accelerated Pathway program takes only one additional year beyond the B.S. degree to complete. The admitted student proceeds with the usual requirements of a B.S. Chemistry degree with a biochemistry concentration, except that they are required to take two semesters of research courses along with two additional graduate-level Chemistry courses in their senior year.