College of Science

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

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1st year

Fall Semester

CHEM 1341/1181 OR 1441 MATH 1426

ENGL 1301

HIST1301

UNIV1131

Spring Semester

CHEM 1342/1182OR 1442 MATH 2425

PHYS 1443

ENGL 1302

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

2nd year

Fall Semester

CHEM 2321

CHEM 2335

CHEM 2283

PHYS 1444

MATH 2326

Spring Semester

CHEM 2322

CHEM 2284

BIOL 1441

HIST 1302

CHEM 3317

RESEARCH/TA

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

3rd year

Fall Semester

CHEM 3321

CHEM 3181

BIOL 3315

BIOL2444

POLS 2311

RESEARCH/TA

Spring Semester

CHEM 3322

CHEM 3182

CHEM 4311

POLS 2312

SOCIAUBEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 29

4th year

Fall Semester

CHEM 4312

CHEM 4242

CHEM 4314

ELECTIVE/RES EARCH

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, &

CULTURE

Spring Semester

CHEM 4313

CHEM 4461

CHEM 4346

ADV ELECTIVE/RESEARCH

HOURS 29

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

Beginning the Journey 

EDUCATE

Meet with your advisor and become familiar with requirements for your degree.

Meet with Health Professions advisor to discuss requirements for pursing a career in health.

Complete lower division prerequisite courses

General Chemistry with lab 1 & 2 (1441, 1442 or 1341/1181 & 1342/1182)

Organic Chemistry with lab 1 & 2 (2321/2181 & 2322/1182)

Quantitative Chemistry with lab

ENGAGE 

Complete UNIV-SC 1131 or 1101 if transferring. Discover resources and form study groups that will ensure you have the tools to achieve your academic goals.

Meet with your professors during office hours so they get to know you.

Explore student, community, and/or professional organizations to help find your passions.

EXCEL 

Meet with your professors; during office hours so they get to know you, laying the foundation for future opportunities to work in research labs and for recommendation letters for graduate or professional school.

Visit the Career Development Center and meet with a counselor to explore potential careers for the B.S. in Biochemistry.

Trailblazing the Path 

EDUCATE

Focus on upper-division chemistry and biology course sequences required for staying on track.

Meet with your academic advisor to review progress and start planning for degree completion.

 

Meet with health professions advisor to discuss application to professional programs if you are interested in pursuing such after graduation.

 

ENGAGE

 

Become a Teaching Assistant (TA) for general chemistry labs or a tutor for the Chemistry Clinic.

 

Attend departmental research seminars.

 

Contribute to student, community, and/or professional organizations.

 

Begin shadowing professionals in your desired career or become a scribe if you plan to apply to medical school.

EXCEL

Participate in internal and/or external research opportunities or internships, including summer research outside UTA.

Meet with  Career Development Center counselors to discuss career goals.

Make appointment with health professions to discuss mock interviews and personal statement reviews if you plan to apply to a professional school or graduate program in a health profession.

Destination Graduation 

EDUCATE

Meet with your advisor to be sure you meet all the requirements for graduation.

Finish all your required coursework.

Research careers in chemistry at the American Chemical Society's website

Review your resume or vitae with Career Services or Health Professions office.

ENGAGE

Become a Peer Academic Leader for a UNIV-SC course.

Attend a regional or national research conference and present your work

Take a leadership role in a student, community, or professional organization.

EXCEL

Take the GRE, MCAT, or other required exam for entrance to graduate or professional school.

Attend job fairs.

Apply to graduate or professional school.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentorships

Student organizations

Peer education

Volunteering

Tutoring & coaching

Student Governance

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service Learning

UTA Volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

Contact your professors for opportunities

What career options do I have with this major?

Analytical Chemist

Industry Research & Development

Biomedical Scientist

Law and Policy

Biotechnologist

Manufacturing in Government

Clinical Research Associate

Medicinal Chemist

Clinical Scientist, Biochemistry

Military and Law Enforcement

Environment and Health Care

Nanotechnologist

Forensic Scientist

Pharmacologist

Physician Associate

Quality Control/Regulatory

Research Scientist -Life Sciences

Sales/Marketing

Scientific Laboratory Technician

Secondary Education or Higher Ed Academic Researcher

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Career Readiness

Organize, Analyze, and Interpret Scientific Data

Analyze Data Using Appropriate Statistical Methods and Draw Appropriate Conclusions

Apply the Scientific Method: Define a Problem Clearly, Develop Testable Hypotheses, Design and Execute Experiments

Aptitude for Accuracy and Details

Chemical Literature Skills

Communication Skills: Synthesize Information from a Variety of Sources in a Clear and Organized Manner Using a Scientifically Appropriate Style and Present in Both Written and Oral Formats

Conduct Scientific Research

Critically Evaluate Technical Articles and Manage Many Types of Chemical Information

Curiosity and Perseverance

Developing Theories

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Ethics: Display High Personal Standards and Integrity, Conduct Themselves Responsibly, and be Aware of Contemporary Issues Related to Chemistry

Laboratory Safety Skills: Demonstrate and Apply Understanding of the Concepts of Safe Laboratory Practices

Observation and Decision Making

Problem-Solving Skills

Proficiency with Computers and Scientific Instruments

Retrieve Specific Information from the Chemical Literature

Strong Mathematical and Scientific Skills

Team Skills: Work Productively with a Diverse Group of Peers and Be Able to Lead Portions of an Activity or Be Effective Followers, as Dictated by the Situation

Understand and Express Complex Technical Information

Utilize Formulas

Work Independently and in Groups

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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