Biochemistry ,Minor
Environment, Health, Laboratory, Medicine, Pharmacy, Research
Expand your ability to think critically about problems in a variety of impactful fields, from medicine to renewable energy. Anything is possible when you start to see life from a molecular perspective.
The minor program in biochemistry is designed to give you a solid grounding in the basics of biochemistry to complement your major degree program. It's especially appropriate if your major is in the various disciplines of life sciences, physics, engineering and geology, and if you are planning a career in the fields of medicine and health.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
This video provides an overview of the Biochemistry degree program at ASU.
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in biochemistry requires 28 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. |
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CHM 113 General Chemistry I
(SCIT)
OR CHM 117 General Chemistry for Majors I (SCIT) AND CHM 111 General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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CHM 116 General Chemistry II
(SCIT)
OR CHM 118 General Chemistry for Majors II (SCIT) AND CHM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 |
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CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CHM 238 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 |
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BCH 341 Physical Chemistry with a Biological Focus
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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BCH 461 General Biochemistry I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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BCH 462 General Biochemistry II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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BCH 467 Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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ASU Online students pursing this minor are required to travel to Tempe campus to complete compressed organic chemistry and biochemistry laboratory courses.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in applied biological sciences (all concentrations); BA and BS in biochemistry; BS in biochemistry (medicinal chemistry); BS in biological sciences (genetics, cell and developmental biology); BS in biological sciences (neurobiology, physiology and behavior); BA and BS in chemistry; BS in chemistry (environmental chemistry); BS in forensic science; BS in health sciences (preprofessional); BS in medical studies; BS in neuroscience
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors
A minor in biochemistry can help students as they pursue careers in medicine and health, chemical and biotechnology industries, research, government laboratories, environmental and food science, teaching and many other technical areas.
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
School of Molecular Sciences
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Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
