Program Overview:
The Biochemistry major provides the opportunity for students to concentrate on an increasingly important academic discipline within the context of their liberal arts and science education. The Biochemistry major is an excellent choice for pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary students; for graduate study in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry; and for students who are interested in careers ranging from allied health professions, biochemical research in government and industrial laboratories to careers in forensics or the chemical or pharmaceutical industries. Once a student has matriculated, all major requirements must be taken at Saint Rose unless formal written permission to do otherwise is given by the advisor and the Dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences with consultation of the instructor.
Program Contacts:
Dr. Brian Jensen
Physical and Biological Sciences Department Co-Chair
Email: jensenb@mail.strose.edu
Dr. Ann Zeeh
Physical and Biological Sciences Department Co-Chair
Email: zeeha@mail.strose.edu
Program Webpage:
Biochemistry, BS
Program Requirements:
Major in Biochemistry (76 credits)
All 4-credit science courses have a required laboratory component.
The Department of Physical and Biological Sciences highly recommends that all students majoring in the sciences take CSC 202 in fulfillment of their L08 Liberal Education requirement. The Department of Physical and Biological Science recommends that students majoring in Biochemistry take MAT 201 as an elective.
For those interested in pre-professional programs such as pre-medical or pre-veterinary studies, refer to the Academic Programs and Options section of this catalog.
Students failing a course in the major three times will be dismissed from the major.
For those interested in honors-level undergraduate research, please see the Research Honors section.
Suggested 4 Year Course Plan:
This suggested plan is designed to give students an idea of how to balance their coursework over 8 semesters and to graduate within 4 years. Most students will need to take a minimum of 30 credits each year in order to meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 122 overall credits. It should be used along with your Degree Works worksheet and in consultation with your faculty advisor. It is meant as a guide, not a definitive list of courses that must be taken as written. Your faculty advisor will help you make any necessary adjustments during advisement.
Year 1
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Fall Semester
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(16 credits)
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CHM190 General Chemistry 1
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4
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BIO190 Principles of Biology 1
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4
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MAT190 Calculus 1
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4
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ENG105 Expository Writing, Oral Comm. and Research
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4
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Spring Semester
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(15-16 credits)
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CHM191 General Chemistry 2
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4
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BIO191 Principles of Biology 2
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4
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MAT191 Calculus 2
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4
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Liberal Education Requirement/General Elective
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3-4
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Year 2
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Fall Semester
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(14-16 credits)
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CHM201 Organic Chemistry 1
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4
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PHY190 Fund. of Physics 1
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4
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Liberal Education Requirement/General Elective
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6-8
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Spring Semester
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(15-16 credits)
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CHM202 Organic Chemistry 2
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4
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PHY191 Fund. of Physics 2
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4
4
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BIO258 Genetics
Liberal Educ. Requirement/General Elective
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3-4
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Year 3
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Fall Semester
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(15-16 credits)
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CHM/BIO307 Biochemistry 1
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4
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BIO351 Cell Biology
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4
4
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BIO350 Microbiology
Liberal Educ. Requirement/General Elective
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3-4
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Spring Semester
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(14-16 credits)
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CHM409 Biochemistry 2
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4
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BIO354 Immunology
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4
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Liberal Educ. Requirement/General Elective
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6-8
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Year 4
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Fall Semester
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(15-16 credits)
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CHM401 Physical Chemistry 1
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4
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BIO400/CHM400 Undergraduate Research*
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1-4
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Liberal Educ. Requirement/General Elective
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7-12
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Spring Semester
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(14-16 credits)
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CHM402 Physical Chemistry 2
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4
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CHM 203 Quantitative Analysis
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4
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BIO400/CHM400 Undergraduate Research*
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1-4
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Liberal Educ. Requirement/General Elective
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3-8
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SCI399 Natural Sciences Colloquium
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0
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Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
The program in biochemistry provides excellent preparation for laboratory work, research, medical school, veterinary school, allied health professions, or graduate study.
Getting the undergraduate experiences necessary to qualify a student for medical, dental, or veterinary school can be challenging. While no specific undergraduate major is required, Biochemistry combined with field specific courses is strongly recommended. Faculty members at The College of Saint Rose help to ensure that students who want to go to medical, dental, or veterinary school have the advice, coursework, and support they need to help them prepare an effective application. Students are guided by the Pre-Med committee, a group of six faculty members who are dedicated to keeping students on-track for their chosen field.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of First-Year applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as October. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for all applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
- Music applicants are required to complete an audition.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
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