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Program checklist · Biochemistry Major (BS)

Biochemistry Major (BS)

Hamline University · Saint Paul, MN

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Program
Award
Biochemistry Major (BS)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Hamline’s Biochemistry major integrates a strong foundation of chemistry and biology to help students understand life at the molecular level, from the structure and function of biomolecules to the chemical processes that sustain living systems. Core courses in biology, chemistry, physics, math, and biochemistry provide students with the foundational knowledge needed to understand biological processes at the molecular level and prepare them for advanced study and interdisciplinary scientific careers. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on laboratory experiences, research with faculty beginning as early as the first year, and the use of modern tools such as spectroscopy, organic synthesis, molecular visualization, bioinformatics, and genomic analysis. Students develop experimental design, data analysis, and problem-solving skills while strengthening their oral and written communication abilities through interdisciplinary collaboration and the dissemination of scientific findings through oral presentations and technical reports.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
173665
CourseShelf checklist
CK_173665_ec9dbb14
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements

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    Biology (2 courses)

    1 item
    1. BIOL 1510
      4

    One of the following

    2 items
    1. BIOL 3050
      4
    2. BIOL 3060
      4

    Chemistry (4 courses)

    4 items
    1. CHEM 1130
      4
    2. CHEM 1140
      4
    3. CHEM 3450
      4
    4. CHEM 3550
      4

    Biochemistry (2 courses)

    2 items
    1. BIOC 3820
      4
    2. BIOC 3830
      4

    Mathematics (2 courses)

    2 items
    1. MATH 1170
      4
    2. MATH 1180
      4

    Physics (2 courses)

    2 items
    1. PHYS 1230
      4
    2. PHYS 1240
      4

    *Electives (4 courses or 16 credits)

    2 items
    1. At least one elective course (or 4 credits) must be at the 5000-level; the 5000-level elective can be in Chemistry or Biology. Two 5000-level, 2-credit courses may be completed to fulfill the 5000-level elective requirement.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Three of the elective courses must have a laboratory associated with them.
      Not resolved to a course

    Biology Electives

    8 items
    1. BIOL 3040
      4
    2. BIOL 3050
      Principles of Genetics (with Lab)
      As published: “Principles of Genetics (with Lab) (if not used above)”
      4
    3. BIOL 3060
      Principles of Cell Biology (with Lab)
      As published: “Principles of Cell Biology (with Lab) (if not used above)”
      4
    4. BIOL 3300
      4
    5. BIOL 5550
      4
    6. BIOL 5600
      4
    7. BIOL 5900
      Molecular Biology
      As published: “Molecular Biology - it is strongly recommended that students take this course”
      4
    8. BIOL 5960
      4

    Chemistry Electives

    6 items
    1. CHEM 3240
      Analytical Chemistry (with Lab)
      As published: “Analytical Chemistry (with Lab) - it is strongly recommended that students take this course”
      4
    2. CHEM 3330
      4
    3. CHEM 3460
      Organic Chemistry II (with Lab)
      As published: “Organic Chemistry II (with Lab) - it is strongly recommended that students take this course”
      4
    4. CHEM 3560
      4
    5. CHEM 3840
      4
    6. CHEM 5900
      2-4

    Seminar Requirement

    6 items
    1. BIOL 5961
      1
    2. BIOL 5962
      1
    3. BIOL 5963
      1
    4. BIOL 5964
      1
    5. CHEM 5950
      Chemistry Seminar
      As published: “Chemistry Seminar (three semesters)”
      0.5
    6. CHEM 5960
      2

    Note

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      Source. Hamline University, catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin — https://bulletin.hamline.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=42&poid=5311. Captured page pages/0100.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.