- AcademicsDegree TypeLocations
- Admissions
- Tuition & Aid
- Student Life
- About UNT
- Research
- Athletics
- Giving
Biochemistry Degree
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (B.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
120
Discover the fundamental processes that make life possible and get first-hand experience
to prepare for a career in research, medicine and more.
UNT's Department of Biological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor
of Arts in Biochemistry, both provide a strong foundation in biochemistry or molecular
biology. The Bachelor of Science is designed for students planning to go into a research
career in biochemistry, medicine, clinical chemistry or other areas of, whereas the
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry offers the flexibility to support careers in teaching,
medicine, and other non-research focused pursuits.
Want more info?
We're so glad you're interested in UNT! Let us know if you'd like more information and we'll get you everything you need.
Request More InfoWhy Earn a Biochemistry Degree?
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is a professional degree designed for students
planning careers in biochemistry, medicine, clinical chemistry or other health-related
areas of chemistry. The program includes advanced coursework in biochemistry, associated
credits in biology, physics, and mathematics, plus fulfillment of university and college
core curriculum requirements. The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry has a more structured
curriculum than the Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry.
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Biochemistry is a four-year major designed to
prepare students to teach sciences at the high school level in the areas of biochemistry,
chemistry and biology. Additionally, the program serves well those who wish to go
into medicine, dentistry or other biologically related professional programs of study.
As a Biochemistry major, you’ll take courses focusing on:
- Cell biology
- Chemical reactions
- Compounds and solutions of chemical elements
- Macromolecules
- Metabolic pathways
- Molecular biology of genes
- Organic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Quantitative analysis in chemistry
Our success is measured through your achievements as well as the quality of our intellectual contributions to the improvement of society. You’ll learn from faculty members who are dedicated to excellence and represent a wide range of research interests. Many have been honored nationally by various organizations.
Through our affiliation with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science Education
Alliance, we provide you with opportunities to receive hands-on experience in complex
research at the undergraduate level.
You may also receive course credit by working on a project in one of our research
centers or laboratories. For example, you may study plant biochemistry in the BioDiscovery
Institute. In addition, you can pursue research in avian genomes, cyanide biodegradation,
molecular motors and the response of organisms to stress.
Marketable Skills
- Oral and written communication
- Application of the scientific method
- Operation of modern analytical instrumentation
- Data organization and interpretation
- In-depth knowledge of biochemistry
Biochemistry Degree Highlights
With some additional course work, this major also will help prepare you to enter dental,
medical or veterinary school or a training program to become an allied health care
professional.
The Teach North Texas Program helps students interested in teaching science achieve
teacher certification.
We also administer a joint program with the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth
that allows you to combine college and medical school. This saves you time and money
by reducing the usual eight-year program to seven.
Through a generous grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Howard Hughes
Medical Institute’s Science Education Alliance Undergraduate Research Program offers
current UNT junior and senior biology and biochemistry majors the opportunity to engage
in a paid research experience in the laboratory of an active UNT researcher for up
to one year.
Our Careers in the Life Sciences program includes information about careers choices,
career preparation, survival skills, and how to become involved in research labs.
In additon, UNT Career Center helps students find learning opportunities and real-world work experience through over 4,000 employers.
In additon, UNT Career Center helps students find learning opportunities and real-world work experience through over 4,000 employers.
UNT’s Life Sciences Complex is a state-of-the-art research facility for biochemistry.
It features an open research laboratory concept, a climate-controlled rooftop greenhouse
for advanced plant science research and an aquatics lab that incorporates fresh and
saltwater facilities.
What Can You do With a Degree in Biochemistry?
Many of our students complete the program in preparation for medical school. Other potential employers include:
- Agricultural chemical manufacturers
- Biotechnology companies
- Consulting agencies
- Cosmetic manufacturers
- Educational institutions
- Environmental organizations and labs
- Food manufacturers
- Independent research firms
- Pharmaceutical companies
Biochemistry Degree Courses You Could Take
Biochemistry I (3 hrs)
Chemistry and biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins, and
nucleic acids; biochemical energetics, enzyme catalysis, vitamins and coenzymes, and
their interrelationships in energy-producing cycles and pathways.
Physical Chemistry (3 hrs)
Thermodynamics, kinetic theory, solutions and phase equilibria, chemical equilibrium,
photochemistry and chemical kinetics.
Biotechnology (3 hrs)
Applications of biotechnology in today’s society. Emphasis on molecular biotechnology
and its applications in industry, agriculture, medicine and forensic science.
Genetics (3 hrs)
Genetic structure and inheritance in viruses, bacteria and higher organisms with emphasis
on gene biochemistry, Mendelian genetics and population genetics.
Cell Biology (3 hrs)
Structure and function of animal and plant cells with emphasis on cell membranes,
cytoplasmic organelles and the nucleus.
Electricity and Magnetism (3 hrs)
Electric fields, DC and AC circuits, magnetic fields and magnetic induction. Electric
and magnetic properties of matter.
Learn More About UNT
Watch this video to learn more about what makes UNT great!
