Biochemistry
Offered at IU South Bend by College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
About
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biochemistry degree offers a liberal arts perspective with biochemistry. While this B.A. degree requires the same upper-level biochemistry courses as the BS. degree, it does require fewer supporting STEM courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics. This means that, by itself, the B.A. degree provides less preparation for graduate study or a career in pure biochemistry than does the B.S. degree; however, the fewer requirements make it easier for students to tailor their academic plan to suit their particular need with a wider choice of supporting STEM courses and also courses in health science, business, language, humanities, social science, and art.
All Bachelor of Arts degrees require students to obtain a minor in some discipline. Students interested in medical school, pharmacy school, and other health-related professional programs should consider Biological Sciences as their required minor. A minor in Sustainability Studies is a good choice for someone interested in environmental science. Minors in business, marketing, psychology, health promotion, and sports and exercise science are just some of the other choices that are available.