Overview

This Biochemistry degree at Fitchburg State University will prepare you for further education in chemistry, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and other health professions, provided you complete all the prerequisite courses for post-graduate work.

Objectives

The Bachelor of Science degree programs in chemistry and biochemistry are available for students who intend to pursue graduate studies, secondary school teaching, or a professional career in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry.

The programs provide a strong background in the modern areas of chemistry including biochemistry with emphasis on hands-on laboratory work.

They also provide the opportunity for exceptionally talented students to conduct independent research under the guidance of the faculty.

The degree programs will also prepare students for further education in health sciences, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, optometry and other health professions provided they take other pre-requisite courses.

Career Opportunities

The Biochemistry concentration in chemistry gives you a strong grounding in chemistry with a focus on biochemistry. This concentration is ideal for those interested in a wide variety of careers, including but not limited to:

Laboratory scientist positions in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
Science writing careers
Health professions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemical Techniques
Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fitchburg, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

official high school transcript
official college transcripts from all colleges attended (transfer applicants only)
course-by-course evaluation of all transcripts for applicants educated outside the u.s.; accepted agencies include spantran, wes (course-by-course/icap), and ece
english proficiency test results required for admission (waiver possible for applicants with a u.s. degree or a degree from specified english-speaking countries)

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

17966 USD / year

≈ 17966 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Living costs

Fitchburg

United States

918 - 1900 USD / month

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