The biochemistry program at Rutgers-Camden is offered through the Chemistry Department. The objective is to give students a good background in chemistry, while allowing them to take classes in biology so that they have a solid background in all aspects of biochemistry. Thus, the program includes classes in chemistry and biology (requirements). Students will be prepared to pursue graduate studies of biochemistry, bio-analytical, bio-organic, and molecular biology, as well as employment in industry (e.g. pharmaceutical companies)


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Suggested outline of Science/Math requirements for Biochemistry track students (please see the requirements for more information) :

 

Fall Freshman year:

Chemical principles I (with lab)

Unified Calculus I

General Biology I (with lab)

 

Spring Freshman year:

Chemical principles II (with lab)

Unified Calculus II

General Biology II (with lab)

 

Fall Sophomore year:

Organic Chemistry I (with lab)

Unified Calculus III**

Physics I (with lab)

 

Spring Sophomore year:

Organic Chemistry II (with lab)

Physics II (with lab)

 

Fall Junior Year:

Physical Chemistry I (with lab)

General Biochemistry I (with lab)

Molecular Biology (with lab)

 

Spring Junior Year:

Physical Chemistry II (with lab)

Structure and Bonding

General Biochemistry II (with lab***)

 

Fall Senior Year:

Advanced Organic I

Biology elective*

 

Spring Senior Year:

Instrumental Analysis (with lab)

Biology elective*

 

It is possible to fill all of the requirements other ways, but it is important to realize that some classes are only offered in the Fall and some are only offered in the Spring.

 

*Only one semester of Biology electives is required.  Depending on the student's interest, the class of choice might only be offered in the Fall or Spring.

 

**VERY highly recommended before taking Physical Chemistry, but not required.

 

*** Can be substituted with undergraduate research WITH PRIOR PERMISSION.



Department of Chemistry
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, New Jersey