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Biochemistry, BA


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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA
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In order to complete the requirements of this program, some laboratory courses will be completed in-person at the Tempe Campus.

These laboratory courses will be offered during summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.



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Term 1 - A 0 - 7 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  1    
 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
  • Select your Career Interest Areas and play me3@ASU.
Term 1 - B 7 - 13 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A 13 - 21 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
Term hours subtotal: 8
  • ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
  • Research the timeline for health careers and professional program admissions preparation.
Term 2 - B 21 - 29 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
 
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 8
Term 3 - A 29 - 37 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
Term hours subtotal: 8
  • Research admission requirements for health-related professional schools.
  • Students who are interested in graduate degrees in natural sciences or health-related professional degrees should take PHY 111 and PHY 113 instead of PHY 101 in this term. Then, complete PHY 112 and PHY 114 in the next term.
Term 3 - B 37 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
 
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
3    
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 4 - A 44 - 51 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
critical course 3  
Term hours subtotal: 7
  • Connect with a career advisor by registering for a Handshake account.
  • Create a first draft resume.
Term 4 - B 51 - 58 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  4  
critical course
Complete PHY 101 OR PHY 112 AND PHY 114 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 7
Summer 4 58 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 1  
  1  
Term hours subtotal: 2
  • ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the Organic Chemistry labs at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.
Term 5 - A 60 - 66 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Consider applying for a Pre-Health Internship to gain hands-on clinical experience. For other types of internship opportunities, students can go to Handshake or connect with an academic advisor to discuss options.
Term 5 - B 66 - 72 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 6 - A 72 - 78 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3-4  
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 6-7
Term 6 - B 78 - 84 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • CHM 325 is only offered in the Spring semester.
Term 7 - A 84 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • Consider taking BCH 463 as the BCH OR CHM Upper Division Elective in this term.
  • Upper Division BCH or CHM Elective cannot be met with BCH 361, BCH 367, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373, CHM 341, CHM 460, or CHM 480. Talk with your academic advisor for options.
Term 7 - B 93 - 102 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
 
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
3    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Term 8 - A 102 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Upper Division BCH or CHM Elective cannot be met with BCH 361, BCH 367, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373, CHM 341, CHM 460, or CHM 480. Talk with your academic advisor for options.
Term 8 - B 108 - 114 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Summer 8 114 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the Analytical Biochemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.



2024 - 2025 Major Map
Biochemistry, BA
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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In order to complete the requirements of this program, some laboratory courses will be completed in-person at the Tempe Campus.

These laboratory courses will be offered during summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.



critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
  • Select your Career Interest Areas and play me3@ASU.
Term 1 - B
7 - 13 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A
13 - 21 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
  • Research the timeline for health careers and professional program admissions preparation.
Term 2 - B
21 - 29 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term 3 - A
29 - 37 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • Research admission requirements for health-related professional schools.
  • Students who are interested in graduate degrees in natural sciences or health-related professional degrees should take PHY 111 and PHY 113 instead of PHY 101 in this term. Then, complete PHY 112 and PHY 114 in the next term.
Term 3 - B
37 - 44 Credit Hours
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term 4 - A
44 - 51 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • Connect with a career advisor by registering for a Handshake account.
  • Create a first draft resume.
Term 4 - B
51 - 58 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
critical course
Complete PHY 101 OR PHY 112 AND PHY 114 course(s).
Summer 4
58 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the Organic Chemistry labs at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.
Term 5 - A
60 - 66 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Consider applying for a Pre-Health Internship to gain hands-on clinical experience. For other types of internship opportunities, students can go to Handshake or connect with an academic advisor to discuss options.
Term 5 - B
66 - 72 Credit Hours
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Term 6 - A
72 - 78 Credit Hours
Term 6 - B
78 - 84 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • CHM 325 is only offered in the Spring semester.
Term 7 - A
84 - 93 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
  • Consider taking BCH 463 as the BCH OR CHM Upper Division Elective in this term.
  • Upper Division BCH or CHM Elective cannot be met with BCH 361, BCH 367, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373, CHM 341, CHM 460, or CHM 480. Talk with your academic advisor for options.
Term 7 - B
93 - 102 Credit Hours
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Term 8 - A
102 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • Upper Division BCH or CHM Elective cannot be met with BCH 361, BCH 367, BCH 371, BCH 372, BCH 373, CHM 341, CHM 460, or CHM 480. Talk with your academic advisor for options.
Term 8 - B
108 - 114 Credit Hours
Summer 8
114 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • ASU Online students will complete all experiments for the Analytical Biochemistry lab at the ASU Tempe campus during a one-week session in summer. Lab reports will be completed in subsequent weeks during the same summer term.
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