Biochemistry, BS, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. *Some classes have prerequisites.

Important Major Information

  • Credits in Major: 109
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
  • Please see my.seattleu.edu for elective options

Resources for Success

  • Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
  • Meet with a Career Coach from the Career Engagement Center
  • Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
  • Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Fall Winter Spring
CHEM 1500/1501 Lab* (5) CHEM 1510/1511 Lab* (6) CHEM 1520 or 1590* (4)
MATH 1334* (5) MATH 1335* (5) MATH 1336* (5)
UCOR Module I (5) UCOR Module I (5) PHYS 1210/1211 Lab* (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval

Year 2

Fall Winter Spring
CHEM 2500/2501 Lab* (6) CHEM 2510/2511 Lab* (6) CHEM 2520/2521 Lab* (4)
PHYS 1220/1221 Lab* (5) PHYS 1230/1231 Lab* (5) BIOL Elective (5)
UCOR Module I (5) BIOL 1610/1611 Lab (5) UCOR Module I (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Consider taking full 1600 BIOL sequence
  • Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval

Year 3

Fall Winter Spring
CHEM 3000* (5) CHEM 2100* (3) CHEM 4610* (3)
CHEM 3600* (5) CHEM 4600* (4) CHEM Elective (5)
CHEM 4985* (1) CHEM 4990 or 4950 Internship* (1)  
UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5)

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval

Year 4

Fall Winter Spring
BIOL Elective (5) CHEM 3510* & 3511 Lab* (5) CHEM 4995* (1)
UCOR Module III* (5) UCOR Module III* (5) CHEM Elective (5)
General Elective (5) General Elective (5) UCOR Module III* (5)

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan by module. See below for UCOR course titles by module:

  • Module I
    • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
    • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking 
    • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
    • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
    • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
    • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences 
  • Module II
    • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
    • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
    • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning OR UCOR 2920 Ethical Reasoning Health Care
  • Module III
    • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
    • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
    • UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges

Curriculum Notes

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