One can complete the curriculum for obtaining a degree in chemistry, with the major focus on biochemistry, via a number of routes. The individual path and its timing will depend on your preparation prior to college (e.g., did you take calculus in high school, etc). The listing below is provided as the ideal guide for planning your semesters here at BGSU.

This guide places you in the full year biochemistry course (C445/447) and the biochemistry lab (C446) in your junior year. The timing of this is important for at least two reasons. If you plan on doing advanced study (M.S. or Ph.D.) after your B.S. degree at BGSU, it is vitally important that you involve yourself in a significant research experience in biochemistry. By taking biochemistry in your junior year, this permits you to take part in research during part of your junior year, during the summer, and into your senior year. This experience will permit you to be very competitive as you try to enter into a first-class research lab for your graduate work. In addition, if you decide to go directly into the job market, these skills will make you very attractive to many employers.

On the other hand, students planning to apply to medical school are required to take the MCAT exam in the spring of their junior year. The biochemistry courses give you added preparation in important areas covered in the exam.

	Fall	Spring
Year 1	C125/6 or C135/6 M131 *CUR	C127/8 or C137/8 M232 *CUR
Year 2	C341 P201 or P211 B204 CUR/Electives	C342 P202 or P212 B205 CUR/Electives
Year 3	C445 C446 CUR/Electives C413	C447 B3xx &/or B4xx ***C201 CUR/Electives
Optional Routes for Fourth Year
Option A	C405 C407 (C463) B3xx/4xx CUR/Electives	C406 C408 C454 C413 CUR/Electives
Option B	B3xx/4xx CUR/Electives C413	C352 C321 CUR/Electives
*B3xx or B4xx can be taken in any order during these times. **CUR - College &/or University Requirements ***C201 - This course is not required if C125/137 is taken in the freshman year.

Chemistry Course Descriptions