Overview

At Biochemistry students receive a strong, up-to-date grounding in biology, and with a wide variety of elective courses, students are able to tailor their major to their career goals. The curriculum also educates students in the process of scientific discovery, with emphasis on reading scientific literature, writing about and presenting scientific information, designing scientific studies, and collecting, manipulating, and analyzing scientific data. Biochemistry is housed by Indiana University South Bend.

Many students work closely with faculty on independent research projects that provide valuable laboratory and field skills and increase success in applications for post-graduate positions or jobs in the private sector. Students receive strong introductions to the cognate areas of chemistry, physics, and mathematics, and all biology B.S. graduates also receive a minor degree in chemistry.

Academic Advising

College policy on advising requires that students meet with their academic advisors at least once each year, and in some departments, prior to each semester’s to enrollment. Advising holds are placed on all CLAS students prior to advance registration and are released following advising appointments. Students with a declared major are advised in their academic units.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics
Genetics
Cell Biology Laboratory
Developmental Biology
Principles of Immunology
Molecular Biology Laboratory
Virology Lecture
Microbiology
Microbiology Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

IU South Bend accepts applications on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority admission deadline for the term you want to start.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application Fee. The $65 application fee is required of all applicants and is non-refundable.

English Language Proficiency Documentation
If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate proficiency in English before you can be admitted to IU South Bend.
Immigration Documentation (non-US citizens only; not required for an admission decision)
Documentation of Financial Support (those seeking F-1 status only; not required for an admissions decision)
Official Academic Records. You may upload copies of your official transcripts and diploma certificates via your Atlas account.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23222 USD / year

≈ 23222 USD / year
Out-of-State

23222 USD / year

≈ 23222 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8616 USD / year

≈ 8616 USD / year

Living costs

South Bend

United States

885 - 1432 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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