B.S. in Biochemistry
Bethlehem, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 50,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 2022-23 full-time comprehensive fee per year
Introduction
Biochemistry focuses on questions that are both biological and chemical in nature: What molecules and chemical reactions are unique to living organisms? Which are also found in non-living systems? How are biochemical processes controlled in living systems? What enables certain organisms to survive, even to thrive, in environments that would kill members of another species? How can we use our burgeoning understanding of the biochemical basis of life to improve our own lives and the world around us? What are the ethical implications of this vast knowledge of biochemistry and our technical abilities to manipulate the molecular basis of life?
Biochemists are active in all sectors of scientific life, from academic, corporate, and government research labs to science journalism and law offices to hospitals and government agencies at all levels. They are working to understand and combat human diseases, carry out forensic investigations for law-enforcement agencies, develop new and better pharmaceuticals, ensure food availability and quality, understand the impact of environmental changes and toxins on living organisms, struggle with patent issues in the courts, and advise politicians and the public on the science behind many of today's major issues.
Why Moravian?
It's all about the experience! The opportunities here are life-changing. Here’s a preview of what you’ll experience as a Moravian University student:
- A tech-friendly campus: Every student receives a MacBook Pro and an iPad as soon as they deposit
- Personalized learning: We have an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students
- Classic college town: Moravian is located in historic downtown Bethlehem, PA
- Lifetime support: Say hello to the Center for Career and Civic Engagement!
- Global education: Choose from more than 20 study abroad programs
- Opportunities beyond the classroom: Participate in research, civic engagement, scholarship programs, internships, and more.
- A vast and active network: There are more than 20,000 Moravian alumni across the world, ready to help you get a job
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships up to USD 25,000 for International Students
Moravian University offers an International Student Merit Award based primarily on academic achievement: grades, the strength of your academic program, your TOEFL or IELTS scores, and your SAT scores if submitted.
Curriculum
Biochemistry is a challenging field, and Moravian's major is designed to help students develop their skills to meet its challenges. Because of its interdisciplinary nature, majors will take courses in a range of relevant areas, all intended not only to acquaint them with fundamental concepts and cutting-edge knowledge but also to help them become adept at using that knowledge to formulate practical approaches to real problems.
The Major in Biochemistry
The major in biochemistry includes 14 total course units.
Required courses include BIOL 111; BIOL 210; CHEM 113, 114, 211, 212, 220.2 and 331; PHYS 111 and 112; BIOL/CHEM 327, 328, and 375.2 (or BIOL 370 with approval of the Biochemistry program co-coordinators); and BIOL 365 (or another course with the approval of the advisor) plus 1 elective from among the following: BIOL 235, 263, 350, 351, or 363; CHEM 222, 311, 313, 314, 315, 332, or 341. A biology or chemistry research experience (as defined by the Council on Undergraduate Research) such as Independent study (BIOL or CHEM 286, or 381–384) or Honors (BIOL or CHEM 400–401) can also be counted with prior approval of the major advisor and chairs of the Biological Sciences and Chemistry Departments. (Note that BIOL/CHEM 375.2 and CHEM 220.2 are both half-unit courses.) Biology Seminar (BIOL 370) may be substituted for BIOL/CHEM 375.2 with the approval of the major advisor and chairs of the Biological Sciences and Chemistry Departments.
English Language Requirements
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