BA & BS in Biochemistry
ISC - Lipscomb University, United States
First Year Course Fee
USD 35,752
Course Accredited By
ACS
- Our graduates are in demand in every facet of chemistry and biochemistry. And that includes the medical, industrial, governmental, educational and nonprofit sectors. By the way, more than 50 percent of our biochemistry graduates have earned doctorate degrees. So get started with us — choose the degree path that is right for you. Our experienced faculty will cultivate you. The success of our graduates proves that.
- There's no capstone required for our biochemistry majors. But most of our students take part in undergraduate research at Lipscomb, at major research universities — or both. It's common for graduates of both of our biochemistry degrees to get into recognized research universities and medical schools across the U.S. Whatever your goals are, we'll help you get there.
Program Foundations
- Applied Biochemistry
- We developed our applied biochemistry curriculum to give you exactly what you need to excel. Our dedicated faculty will prepare you for admission to competitive health-related professional schools — without advanced mathematics. Many of our applied biochemistry graduates are flourishing medical doctors, dentists, pharmacists or physician assistants. Others have found success in industry or graduate study within chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or microbiology.
Biochemistry
- Earning your biochemistry degree (non-applied) also provides an excellent pathway for entering the life sciences, whatever emphasis you choose. You'll gain vital biochemistry knowledge that will help you prepare for the Medical College Admissions Test and for medical school.
Enrollment Cycles
- August 2023
- January 2024
Entry Requirements
Direct Admission
- TOEFL (iBT) Overall 79
- IELTS Overall 6.5
- Pearson (PTE) 60
- Pearson Versant 64 or higher
- Duolingo 105
- GPA: Undergraduate: 2.5 for Direct Admission
Chemistry Emphasis
Specific courses required (70):
CM 1113 - General Chemistry I
CM 1123 - General Chemistry II
CM 1211 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CM 1221 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
CM 2113 - Organic Chemistry I
CM 2123 - Organic Chemistry II
CM 2211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CM 2221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CM 2314 - Analytical Chemistry
CM 3114 - Physical Chemistry I
CM 3124 - Physical Chemistry II
CM 3313 - Biochemistry
CM 3321 - Biochemistry Lab
CM 3414 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
CM 4613 - Advanced Biochemistry
CM 4911 - Chemical Literature
CM 4921 - Chemical Seminar
CS 1041 - Computer Applications - Math/Science
MA 1314 - Calculus I
MA 2314 - Calculus II
MA 2324 - Calculus III
PH 2414 - General Physics I
PH 2424 - General Physics II
Eight hours of biology courses that would apply to a biology major. This course will be based on the individual's needs and interests.
Those seeking American Chemical Society certification must also complete CM 3613 and CM 3621.
Biology Emphasis
Specific courses required (71):
CM 1113 - General Chemistry I
CM 1123 - General Chemistry II
CM 1211 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CM 1221 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
CM 2113 - Organic Chemistry I
CM 2123 - Organic Chemistry II
CM 2211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CM 2221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CM 2314 - Analytical Chemistry
CM 3313 - Biochemistry
CM 3321 - Biochemistry Lab
CM 3414 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
CM 3713 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry
CM 4613 - Advanced Biochemistry
CM 4911 - Chemical Literature
CM 4921 - Chemical Seminar
CS 1041 - Computer Applications - Math/Science
MA 1314 - Calculus I
MA 2314 - Calculus II
PH 2414 - General Physics I
PH 2424 - General Physics II
BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics
BY 2114 - Cell Biology
BY 3114 - Genetics
BY 4014 - Molecular Biology
Plus one three or four hour course that would apply to a biology major. This course will be based on the individual's needs and interests.
Applied
Specific courses required (72):
CM 1113 - General Chemistry I
CM 1123 - General Chemistry II
CM 1211 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CM 1221 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
CM 2113 - Organic Chemistry I
CM 2123 - Organic Chemistry II
CM 2211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CM 2221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CM 2314 - Analytical Chemistry
CM 3313 - Biochemistry
CM 3321 - Biochemistry Lab
CM 3414 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
CM 3713 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry
CM 4911 - Chemical Literature
CM 4921 - Chemical Seminar
CS 1041 - Computer Applications - Math/Science
MA 1113 - College Algebra
MA 1123 - Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
MA 1314 - Calculus I
PH 1214 - Elementary College Physics I
PH 1224 - Elementary College Physics II
Eighteen hours selected from courses that count toward a biology major. The following courses are highly recommended:
BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics
BY 2114 - Cell Biology
BY 3114 - Genetics
BY 3214 - Microbiology
BY 3514 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BY 3524 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BY 4014 - Molecular Biology
BY 4213 - Developmental Genetics
CM 4613 - Advanced Biochemistry may be taken as an elective.
Applied, Pre-Pharmacy Emphasis
Specific courses required:
CM 1113 - General Chemistry I
CM 1123 - General Chemistry II
CM 1211 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CM 1221 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
CM 2113 - Organic Chemistry I
CM 2123 - Organic Chemistry II
CM 2211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CM 2221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CM 3313 - Biochemistry
CM 4911 - Chemical Literature
MA 1314 - Calculus I
PH 1214 - Elementary College Physics I
PH 1224 - Elementary College Physics II
BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics
BY 2114 - Cell Biology
BY 3114 - Genetics
Six hours selected from the following:
CM 2314 - Analytical Chemistry
CM 3414 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
CM 3713 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry
The first year curriculum from Lipscomb's College of Pharmacy (currently 39 hours)
Note: Only students who satisfactorily complete the first year of pharmacy school at Lipscomb University's College of Pharmacy are eligible to complete this major.
Undergraduate Direct Admit
- Direct Admit $35,752
- Program Tuition
- Estimated Room, Board & Fees $16,044
- Pricing is subject to change
- Undergraduate Direct Admission Scholarship Scholarship Available - Upto $6,000
- Direct admission scholarship is available in each year