Overview

The Biochemistry (BCHM) Program is offered by The University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The 120 credits required for a biochemistry major include: 43 credits of general education courses, 49 credits of core courses, 18 credits of supportive courses, seven credits of program electives and three credits of free electives courses. General education and supportive course work round out the student experience.

Key Facts

We offer premedical and pre-allied health tracks for students interested in going on to serve their communities as doctors, physicians assistants, and physical therapists. We have a cooperative program with the School of Pharmacy that provides an accelerated path to careers in the pharmaceutical sciences. Our general biology and chemistry tracks support those interested in broader careers in the sciences. Being on the Eastern Shore provides us access to outstanding resources to study oceans, bays, and estuaries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Applications of Biological Sciences

General and Economic Botany

Genetics

Invertebrate Zoology

Microbiology
Biogeography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryland City, United States

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 934 other Bachelors in Biochemistry 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed admissions application with a non-refundable $35.00 application fee in U.S. dollars.

An official evaluation of all academic records (credential evaluation) from SPANTRAN. Please request a course-by-course evaluation including a grade point average (GPA).

Official scores to confirm English proficiency

An official copy of the test results from taking either the SAT I or ACT.

A certificate of finance along with a bank statement bank or scholarship letter, no more than six months old

Letters of recommendation (Optional)

A personal statement (Optional)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17468 USD / year

≈ 17468 USD / year
Out-of-State

17468 USD / year

≈ 17468 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5923 USD / year

≈ 5923 USD / year

Additional Details

Eastern Shore region rate - 8,235 USD per year

Living costs

Maryland City

United States

1610 - 2727 USD / month

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