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2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry, B.S., Pre-Medicine Concentration


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Department Contact:

Chair: Dr. Pedro L. Muíño, pmuino@francis.edu, 814-472-3084
Coordinator: Dr. Michele Hargittai, mhargittai@francis.edu, 814-472-2775

Program Description:

The Biochemistry major is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the Biology Department and the Chemistry Department. Biochemists study the chemical processes that occur in living cells as well as the structure and function of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. The Pre-Medicine concentration give students a solid background in the fundamental principles of chemistry and biology to prepare them for medical school. Job shadowing/internships during the summer following freshman and sophomore years is greatly encouraged.

Accreditation Statement:

The Saint Francis University Chemistry program has been approved by the American Chemical Society to offer ACS certified degrees. ACS may be contacted at 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; (202)872-4600; www.acs.org.

Estimated Completion Time:

Typically 4 years of full-time study

Total Credits Required:

128 credits minimum

Courses Required for the Major: (78 credits)


Courses Required for Concentration: (8 credits)


American Chemical Society Certified Degree


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Plus 3 or more additional credits:  , , , , . 

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