Overview

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz features close faculty-student interaction, stimulating learning environments, and opportunities for independent research and study.

Students majoring in BMB are encouraged to become involved in research under the guidance of a faculty sponsor. Many students participating in this aspect of the program have made important contributions to the scientific literature. The Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental (MCD) Biology host a very active seminar series of national and international scholars in which advanced undergraduates are encouraged to participate.

Careers

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Biotechnology

Biomedical Research

Government Research

Medicine

Public Health

Teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Quantum Mechanics, Spectroscopy And Molecular Structure For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Biochemical Thermodynamics And Statistical Mechanics For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Wine Science And Chemistry

Intermediate Organic Chemistry And Applications To Biology

Chemistry Of The Main Group Elements

Chemical Thermodynamics

Statistical Thermodynamics And Kinetics

Chemistry And Biology Of Drug Design And Discovery

Drug Action And Development

Chemical Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Cruz, United States

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 2436 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

3.0 GPA For California residents

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the "a–g" courses.

Non-residents must earn a minimum GPA of 3.40.

Take the ACT Plus Writing or the SAT with Essay

The ACT Assessment plus the ACT Writing Test or the SAT with critical reading, mathematics, and writing scores from the same sitting.

Proof of English Proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

50244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50244 USD per year during 48 months.
National

50244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50244 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16044 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16044 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Santa Cruz

1710 - 2560 USD /month

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