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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S.

A degree in biochemistry is excellent preparation for those interested in immediate employment or additional training in the health professions and their related industries such as clinical or pharmaceutical laboratory settings. Food industries, biotechnology, toxicology, forensics, community health, and many other careers begin with the training in genetics, biochemistry, cellular biology, and molecular biology techniques offered by this Bethel University degree. This degree typically includes the completion of a minor in chemistry, which further strengthens the versatility of this degree in the quickly changing fields utilizing biotechnology.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3
BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3
CHEM 163General Chemistry I

4
COMM 171Speech Communication

3
ENGL 101Written Communication II

3
ENGL 102Written Communication III

3
Art/Drama/Music

3
 
Foreign Language (two semesters)

6
OR
1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level

3
 
HIST History Elective

3
KINE 252Fitness/Wellness

1
 
KINE 117On the Ball Training

1
OR
KINE 124Aerobics

1
OR
KINE 128Physical Fitness

1
OR
KINE 135Weight Training

1
 
LIT Literature

3
MATH 131Calculus I

4
PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3
PHIL 452Senior Experience

1
PSYC 182General Psychology

3
SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3
THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3
Total Credit Hours:50-53

Major Courses

BIOL 125General Biology: Cell and Molecular

4
BIOL 126General Biology:Botany and Zoology

4
BIOL 208Intermediate Molecular Cell Biology

3
BIOL 309Genetics

4
BIOL 312Microbiology

4
CHEM 164General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 365Organic Chemistry I

4
CHEM 366Organic Chemistry II

4
CHEM 460Biochemistry

4
 
PHYS 121General Physics I

4
OR
PHYS 122General Physics II

4
 
NS 200Science & Faith Seminar

1
NS 333Scientific Research Methods

2
Total Credit Hours:42

Choose at least 6 hours from the following:

BIOL 205Biostatistics and Epidemiology

3
BIOL 215Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4
BIOL 313Ecology

4
BIOL 399Internship in Biology

1-4
BIOL 413Independent Study in Biology

0-3
CHEM 461Physical Chemistry I

3
Total Credit Hours:6

*BIOL 399/BIOL 413 *May be repeated for a total of 3 hours

Option for a Chemistry minor:

CHEM 280Analytical Chemistry

4

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:15-22

Total Credit Hours: 120