Overview

The Biochemistry Major is offered by Purchase College SUNY. Maybe you want to be a doctor, or a dentist, or a clinical researcher. Maybe you’re fascinated with the inner workings of living organisms. Or maybe you simply want to know why ice cream can give you a headache, not just that it does. No matter your question, the answer is here.

Key Facts

Biochemistry combines biology, environmental science, medicine, and mathematics to explore and understand the inner workings of life. Understand the mechanics behind existence can lead to open doors, great careers, and life-changing solutions. Students entering this field need to have an in-depth interdisciplinary background that includes advanced courses and research experience in both chemistry and biology. The curriculum in the biochemistry major provides a solid foundation for students who plan to continue their study in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or pharmaceutical science. Rapid advances in the biomedical field in recent years have created a great demand for a work force that is well trained in the interdisciplinary area of biochemistry. Students completing the biochemistry major are also well prepared for employment in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and other biomedical areas. The biochemistry major also prepares students for medicine, dentistry, and other allied health professions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology

Chemical Instrumentation and Analytical Methods

Organic Chemistry
Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Fall: Rolling Admissions

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

Generally, successful freshman applicants have earned a GPA of 3.0 (or 85 on a 100 point scale).Purchase does not require scores from the SAT or ACT exam (with exceptions), though applicants are given the option to submit them. It is recommended that test scores be submitted only if it is believed to benefit the application. For applicants who are considering submitting scores, we typically prefer the following:

SAT: 1170 total score; minimum Reading score of 24
ACT: 24 Composite

Students who are required to submit test scores include:

Applicants who are homeschooled
International students, who will need to provide a TOEFL score
Applicants who attended secondary schools that provide only narrative evaluations rather than some form of grading scale

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17670 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7070 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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