Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Lawrence Township, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 37,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Merges coursework in physical, life and applied sciences to provide well-rounded, pre-professional training needed to start your career.
Explore the chemical and physical processes that occur in living organisms in a stimulating learning environment with small classes that encourage interaction between fellow students and professors and well-rounded lab experiences.
Students in the biochemistry major will find themselves taking part in small classes that encourage close and frequent interaction between students and professors, helping to create a stimulating learning environment.
Students in this major are offered abundant research opportunities both during the academic year and during the summer months. Faculty are engaged in research projects which lend themselves to undergraduate participation. In tackling the challenge of advanced and independent laboratory work, students begin to understand the nature of science and the scientific method. Participation in research by all students is strongly encouraged, as it builds a greater appreciation of the nature of their chosen field. The opportunity to perform independent research has motivated many students to continue their education either in an accredited graduate program or in a professional school in a number of medical fields.
Often, faculty and students jointly present their research results at national professional meetings, the Rider Independent Scholarly Research & Creative Activities Presentations (ISCAP) Day, or as written research papers submitted to scholarly journals.
Find your path
Students who earn a biochemistry degree from Rider are prepared for a variety of science-related careers or continue their education either in a graduate program or in a professional school in a number of medical fields. Here’s the shortlist of impressive institutions where you’ll find our grads advancing their studies.
Advanced study placements
- Cornell University
- John Hopkins University
- New York University
Let your curiosity roam
Learning goes beyond the classroom with Rider’s abundant research opportunities. You’ll tackle challenging advanced and independent lab work to hone your understanding of the scientific method and collaborate with Ph.D.-level faculty to complete research projects. As a result, you’ll build a greater appreciation of science and the nature of your chosen path.
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Biochemistry major will demonstrate the ability to:
- Apply their chemical knowledge and make predictions about the outcome of fundamental chemical processes.
- Generate and interpret raw data from standard research instrumentation and computational tools.
- Utilize databases to locate relevant primary literature articles and evaluate the validity of resources.
- Communicate data and advanced chemical concepts via meaningful and effective representations in both oral and written forms.
Curriculum
Core chemistry classes include one year of general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, one year of biochemistry, three semesters of general biology and courses in quantitative analysis, physical chemistry and genetics.
Students also must earn advanced course credits at the 300 level or above in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or behavioral neuroscience. Independent research, BCH 490, is also a requirement of the biochemistry major.
The following educational plan is provided as a sample only. Rider students who do not declare a major during their freshman year; who are in a Continuing Education Program; who change their major; or those who transfer to Rider may follow a different plan to ensure timely graduation. Each student, with guidance from his or her academic advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.
Year 1
Fall Semester
- CHE 120 Principles of Chemistry
- CHE 121 Principles of Chemistry Lab
- MTH 210 Calculus I 1
- CMP 120 Seminar in Writing and Rhetoric
- BIO 115 Principles of Biology I
- BIO 115L Principles of Biology I Lab
Spring Semester
- CHE 122 Intro to Chemical Systems
- CHE 123 Quantitative Methods Lab
- MTH 211 Calculus II
- CMP 125 Seminar in Writing and Research
- BIO 116 Principles of Biology II
- BIO 116L Principles of Biology II Lab
Year 2
Fall Semester
- CHE 211 Organic Chemistry I
- CHE 211L Organic Chemistry I Lab
- BIO 260 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Cells
- BIO 260L Principle of Biology: Cells Lab
- HIS 150 World History to 1500
- Social Perspectives
Spring Semester
- CHE 214 Organic Chemistry II
- CHE 214L Organic Chemistry II Lab
- BIO 265 Genetics
- BIO 265L Genetics Lab
- HIS 151 World History Since 1500
- Social Perspectives
- Philosophical Perspectives
Year 3
Fall Semester
- BCH 325 Biochemistry
- BCH 326 Biochem and Enzymology I Lab
- PHY 200 General Physics I
- PHY 200L General Physics I Lab
- CHE 250 Quantitative Analysis and Statistics Methods
- CHE 250L Quantitative Analysis and Statistical Methods Lab
- Foreign Language 1
Spring Semester
- BCH 400 Advanced Biochemistry
- BCH 430 Advanced Lab Techniques in Biochemistry
- PHY 201 General Physics II
- PHY 201L General Physics II Lab
- Aesthetic Perspectives: Literature
- Foreign Language
- Elective Course 2
Year 4
Fall Semester
- CHE 305 Physical Chemistry I
- BCH 490 Independent Study: Research and Creative Expression
- Advanced Biochemistry Elective Course
- Aesthetic Perspectives: Fine Arts
- Elective Course 2
Spring Semester
- Advanced Biochemistry Elective Course
- BCH 490 Independent Study: Research and Creative Expression (Optional but suggested)
- Three Elective Courses 2
1 For course placement information, contact us
2 Please note that elective credits may be used to complete requirements in a second major or a minor
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