Overview

The biochemistry major reflects the chemical theories and approaches that are central to increasing our understanding of biological phenomena.

Key Facts

The field of biochemistry is becoming a very complex and wide ranging discipline concomitant with advances in both biology and chemistry. Students will be exposed to the breadth of biochemistry through their courses and research experiences.

This Biochemistry program at The University of St. Thomas (UST) is designed to give students a strong chemistry and biology background in both the theory and practice of biochemistry. Students from this program will be ready for graduate school, professional school, or employment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Physical Chemistry

Scientific Communication

Laboratory Research Methods

Senior Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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General requirements

An official transcript of high school work, home school program or an official copy of a GED certificate.
Standardized test scores for either the SAT or ACT (UST school code for SAT is 6880 and for ACT is 4238) The Classical Learning Test is also accepted. Students seeking test–optional admission should speak with a UST Admissions Counselor
A one page personal essay discussing why the applicant is interested in UST, what he/she plans to study, and why he/she will be an asset to the UST community.
Students five years, or beyond, high school/high school equivalent completion who have not taken a standardized test are not required to submit test scores.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36904 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36904 USD / year

≈ 36904 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

36904 USD / year

≈ 36904 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Funding

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