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Minor in Biochemistry

Advisors: See Faculty of Science, Academic Advisors.

The Biochemistry Minor is designed for students in either Biology or Chemistry who do not qualify for a minor in the other discipline. The Biochemistry Minor is also available to students in other plans.

In order to graduate with a Minor in Biochemistry, the following requirements must be met:

  1. The following courses must be successfully completed.
  2. BIOL 130, BIOL 240;
    CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, CHEM 123, CHEM 123L, CHEM 233, CHEM 264, CHEM 265, CHEM 265L or CHEM 266L, CHEM 331;
    Four of BIOL 309, BIOL 331, BIOL 354, BIOL 428, BIOL 431, BIOL 434, BIOL 438, BIOL 439, BIOL 448;
    Two of CHEM 357, CHEM 432, CHEM 433CHEM 330.

  3. A minimum cumulative average of 60% must be obtained in all Biology courses and Chemistry courses.

Note 

CHEM 266CHEM 267CHEM 237 and CHEM 333 normally will not count towards the Minor in Biochemistry.  A Minor in Biochemistry will not be awarded together with a Minor in Biology and/or Chemistry as this would require triple counting of some courses.


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