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Biochemistry Major
University of Michigan - Department of Chemistry
Effective 9/
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Biochemistry is, literally the chemistry of life. Biochemists seek to understand the chemical
principles that underpin all living organisms. Biochemistry is central to medical science as
almost all diseases and drugs act to change the body’s chemistry. Advances in biochemistry
directly impact the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceutical science, agriculture and
environmental science, among many others. The B.S. major in Biochemistry is for those are
interested in learning about life from a chemical perspective. Students will be well equipped
for graduate studies in biochemistry, chemical biology, and many other fields of inquiry in the
life sciences. The degree will also provide excellent preparation for students intending to
pursue professional careers in industry and medicine.
Prerequisites
Course # Course Description Term
Completed
Term Typically Offered
Credits
- CHEM 125/126 General Chemistry Laboratory I and II F, W, Su 2
- CHEM 130 General Chemistry: Macroscopic Investigation and Reaction Principles
F, W, Su 3
CHEM 210 Structure and Reactivity I F, W, Sp 4 CHEM 211 Investigations in Chemistry: Laboratory F, W, Sp 1 CHEM 215 Structure and Reactivity II F, W, Sp 3 BIO 171 Introductory Biology: Ecology and Evolution F, W, Sp, Su^ 4 BIO 172 Introductory Biology: Molecular Cellular and Developmental F, W, Sp 4 MATH 115 Calculus I F, W, Sp, Su^ 4 MATH 116 Calculus II F, W, Sp, Su^ 4 One of the Following: CHEM 262 OR MATH 215
Mathematical Methods for Chemists F, W 4
Calculus III F, W, Sp, Su^ 4 One of the Following groups: PHYS 135/ OR PHYS 140/
Physics for the Life Sciences I/Laboratory I F, W, Sp 4/
General Physics I/Elementary Laboratory I F, W, Sp 4/
Prerequisite Courses: continue from page 1.
One of the Following groups: PHYS 235/ OR PHYS 240/
Physics for the Life Sciences II/ Laboratory II F, W, Sp 4/
General Physics II/ Elementary Laboratory II F, W, Sp 4/
The Biochemistry Program must include the following:
Core courses
Course # Course Description Term
Completed
Term Typically Offered
Credits
CHEM 260 Chemical Principles F, W, Sp 3 ****** (^) CHEM 351 Fundamentals of Biochemistry F, W 4 CHEM 352 OR CHEM 353
Introduction to Biochemical Research Techniques: Laboratory F, W 2
Introduction to Biochemical Research Techniques and Scientific Writing: Laboratory (ULWR)
F, W 3
CHEM 451 Advanced Biochemistry I Macromolecular Structure and Function^ F, W 4 CHEM 452 Advanced Biochemistry II Cellular Processes W 4 CHEM 453 Biophysical Chemistry F 3 BIO 305 Genetics F, W, Sp, Su^ 3 One of the following; 241, 245, 302, OR 303: CHEM 241 CHEM 245 CHEM 302 CHEM 303
Chemical Analysis F, W 2 Biomedical Analytical Chemistry F, W 2 Inorganic Chemistry W 3 Introductory Bioinorganic Chemistry: the Role of Metals in Life F, W 3 One of the following; 216, 242, OR 246/247: CHEM 216 CHEM 242 CHEM 246/
Structure and Reactivity II: Laboratory F, W, Sp 2 Chemical Analysis: Laboratory F, W 2 Biomedical Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I and II F, W 1/
Elective Courses: at least 6 credit hours from the courses listed below. Electives should be
selected in consultation with a departmental advisor.
Course # Course Description Term
Completed
Term Typically Offered
Credits
CHEM 417 Dynamic Biophysics F, W 3 CHEM 420 Intermediate Organic Chemistry F, W 3 CHEM 440 Biophysics of Disease F 3 CHEM 447 Physical Methods of Analysis F, W 3 CHEM 454 Biophysical Chem II: Macromolecular Structure, Dynamics W 3 CHEM 455 Special Topics in Biochemistry F 3 CHEM 461 Physical Chemistry I F 3 CHEM 467 Biogeochemical Cycles W 3
Exclusions: Students who elect a major in Biochemistry may not elect the following majors: Biology, General Biology; Cell and Molecular Biology; CMB:Biomedical Engineering; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology; or Neuroscience. They may also not elect a minor in Biology, or any of the Chemistry minors.
Chemistry GPA requirement:
A student must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all courses required for the Biochemistry major including prerequisites. Transfer courses are not calculated into the GPA.
NOTES:
***** Students with AP credit may waive the General Chemistry prerequisites
****** Students are strongly encouraged to take CHEM 351 but could substitute this course requirement with MCDB
310 or BIOLCHEM 415.
ACS certified degree:
To receive an ACS certified degree you must complete CHEM 241 OR CHEM 242 OR CHEM 245 OR CHEM 246/247.
