Overview

Students earning the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology complete a rigorous coursework sequence across multiple scientific disciplines. The core curriculum includes foundational biology, genetics, cell biology, and experimental biology labs, alongside comprehensive sequences in general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, calculus, and calculus-based physics. Upper-level coursework centers on a two-semester comprehensive biochemistry sequence and a writing-intensive biochemistry laboratory. Students customize their degree by selecting advanced electives from biology and chemistry topics such as immunology, human molecular biology, microbial molecular genetics, bioinorganic chemistry, and protein chemistry. Majors can also earn academic credit for independent research projects under direct faculty supervision.

Graduates are eqipped to transition directly into careers across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, clinical laboratories, and research institutions. Common entry-level positions include scientist, research associate, manufacturing associate, laboratory technician, and medical scribe. The program also offers ideal preparation for advanced academic degrees, with alumni securing admission to Ph.D. programs in biochemistry, molecular biology, and biomedical sciences, as well as professional schools in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

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An innovative, comprehensive overview of biology forms the basis for all of the degrees offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Students choose their course of study according to their career objectives. The B.A. in Biological Sciences (BIOL B.A.) curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a medical or other health profession, or who wish to combine another area of study — such as business, art, environmental studies, or science writing — with a solid background in biology. The B.S. in Biological Sciences (BIOL B.S.) curriculum is most appropriate for students planning to pursue graduate study in biology or to work in a technical or laboratory research setting. Students wishing to combine biological knowledge with the fields of computer science and mathematics can pursue the B.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BINF). Finally, students whose career goal is teaching biology at the secondary education level can follow the programme leading to a B.A. in Biology Education (BIOE). In addition to these degree programmes, our department also participates in the B.S. programme in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOC) with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Physical Chemistry I or Physical Chemistry for the Biochemical Sciences

Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Molecular and General Genetics

Cell Biology

Experimental Biology Laboratory

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry View 2518 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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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

If you have or are currently earning your high school/secondary school diploma or equivalent but have not earned college credits at the university level AFTER earning your diploma, you should apply to UMBC as a first-year student.

We weigh a number of factors in making admission decisions. In addition to grade point average and standardized test scores, the strength of your curriculum, class rank, and other achievements as well as your essay will be considered. We expect applicants to have completed a strong college preparatory program of study from an accredited high school/secondary school.

If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.

Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

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Tuition Fees

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32160 USD / year

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