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    Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Hope College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Hope College Catalog

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BS


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The biochemistry and molecular biology major is a Bachelor of Science degree offered jointly by the departments of Biology and Chemistry to train students in this exciting field. It is accredited by The American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), ensuring a thorough grounding in the discipline. Students will learn the concepts and skills required to be successful scientists in the field. Students will be prepared for graduate study in biochemistry and molecular biology and related fields or for entry into technical careers. The major also provides excellent preparation for professional degrees such as medicine, dentistry or veterinary science. Students take a rich, interdisciplinary core of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics courses.

The biochemistry and molecular biology major consists of 64 credits.

Required Chemistry


Cognates


Physics


Calculus-based General Physics (PHYS 121  and PHYS 122 ) are highly recommended, however, algebra-based College Physics (PHYS 105  and PHYS 106 ) will also fulfill this requirement.

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