Biochemistry at The University of New Mexico is an undergraduate major in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Bachelors degree in Biochemistry meets or exceeds all of the curricular recommendations suggested by both the American Chemical Society and the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry, B.Sc.
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Overview
Program Information
In addition, the Biochemistry program offered by The University of New Mexico is consistent with current national recommendations for education practices in the 21st century.
Curricular Overview
Although the major in Biochemistry is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is organizationally and physically part of the School of Medicine just north of the main campus. Some courses are given on the main campus, while more advanced courses and senior research are conducted in two modern, excellently equipped building in the Medical School complex.
Career Opportunities
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.- Natural Sciences Managers
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Water Resource Specialists
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus, Blended
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry I Laboratory
- Writing and Speaking
- Humanities
- Foreign Language
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
68The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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520The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2.5
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
Admission requirements
- Curriculum
- Grade Point Average
- Standardized Test Scores
- Send Final Transcripts
- Secondary Education: Completion of the equivalent of an American upper secondary school education (approximately twelve years of formal education beginning at age six) and have the appropriate diplomas or satisfactory results on leaving examinations (if completed).
- ACT and SAT are NOT required for admission to UNM as an international student.
Tuition Fee
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928 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 928 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
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In-State Applies to you
269 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 269 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Albuquerque
- 870 - 1360 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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