
BSc in Biochemistry
Aberdeen, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 28,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* estimated yearly total for international students; USD 17,677 - estimated yearly total for residents
Introduction
As a student in the NSU biochemistry program, you’ll receive the foundation and skills that will give you an edge and prepare you to succeed in in a host of well-established, continually evolving fields. Biochemistry merges the chemical, biological and physical sciences to explain biological processes on a molecular level, preparing you for immediate employment in medical, industrial, and government positions (scientists, lab technicians, research assistants, and chemists), a professional degree program (medical, dental, veterinary, pharmaceutical, genetic counseling, and other clinical or health professions), or a graduate degree program (biochemistry, chemistry, and biology).
Studying biochemistry at Northern will maximize your opportunities for hands-on lab experiences and undergraduate research in our state-of-the-art $25 million Jewett Regional Science Education Center. Research skills are emphasized, combining comprehensive laboratory exercises with the independent nature of real-world, applied novel research.
The curriculum for Northern’s B.S. in biochemistry includes core requirements with an overall objective of providing a comprehensive, interdisciplinary learning opportunity to bridge the physical sciences with biology and chemistry. Biochemical skills and required content include a holistic understanding of general, organic, and physical chemistry together with general biology, genetics, microbiology, and developmental biology.
Program Outcome
- Demonstrate ability to design, understand and discuss scientific data; demonstrate the ability to breakdown discipline-specific problems into multiple steps, resulting in an informed conclusion. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis)
- Effectively communicate scientific results orally and in writing using methods related to science; effectively communicate mathematical ideas in writing. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
- Identify appropriate scientific sources; analyze and interpret data; apply mathematical principles to solve applied chemistry/mathematics problems. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
- Demonstrate ability to work as a team while completing research/project-related endeavors. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Teamwork)
- Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct scientific research. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Problem Solving)
- Establish fundamental skills in core disciplines of biology and chemistry.
Curriculum
First Year Fall
- IDL 190 First Year Seminar 2
- CHEM 130 Success in Science 1
- MATH 114 College Algebra* 3
- BIOL 151/L General Biology I 4
- CHEM 112/L General Chemistry I 4
First Year Spring
- ENGL 101 Composition I 3
- MATH 120 Trigonometry*** 3
- PSYC 101 General Psychology* 3
- BIOL 153/L General Biology II 4
- CHEM 114/L General Chemistry II 4
Second Year Fall
- ARTH 100 Art Appreciation* 3
- ENGL 201 Composition II 3
- SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology* 3
- MATH 123 Calculus I 4
- CHEM 326/L Organic Chemistry I 4
Second Year Spring
- CMST 101 Fundamentals of Speech* 3
- HIST 121 Western Civilization I* 3
- MATH 125 Calculus II** 4
- CHEM 328/L Organic Chemistry II 4
Third Year Fall
- BIOL 281 Introduction to Statistics 3
- CHEM 332/L Analytical Chemistry 4
- CHEM 464/L Biochemistry I 4
- PHYS 211/L University Physics I 4
Third Year Spring
- CHEM 465/L Biochemistry II 4
- CHEM 434/L Instrumental Analysis*** 4
- PHYS 213/L University Physics II 4
- POLS 206 Human Nature and Human Values* 3
Fourth Year Fall
- CHEM 490 Seminar 1
- CHEM 342 Physical Chemistry I** 3
- BIOL 331/L Microbiology** 4
- Elective or minor course 3
- Elective or minor course 3
Fourth Year Spring
- CHEM 344 Physical Chemistry II** 3
- CHEM 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship 3
- BIOL 343/L Cell and Molecular Biology** 4
- BIOL 371/L Genetics** 4
*Fulfills a General Education Requirement. Other course options may be available.
**Fulfills a major requirement. Other course options may be available.
***Fulfills a general elective. Other course options may be available.
Suggested Majors: Psychology
Suggested Minors: Math, Psychology
Career Opportunities
The knowledge you gain from this program will prepare you to succeed in fields including:
- Medical, industrial, and government positions (scientists, lab technicians, research assistants, and chemists)
- Pharmaceuticals
- Plant and animal agriculture
- Biotechnology
- Biochemical, biomedical, and chemistry research
- Environmental and energy fields
- Food industries and professions
- Entry into a professional degree program (medical, dental, veterinary, pharmaceutical, genetic counseling, and other clinical or health professions), or a graduate degree program (biochemistry, chemistry, and biology)
Northern's placement rate for the past five years was 82 percent for medical school and 83 percent for dental school.
Internships
We'll work closely with you and our connections to find internships and field experiences that accord with your scientific interests.
Admissions
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