$21,944 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Biochemistry
- Biochemistry is a fascinating and diverse field that impacts many aspects of our lives, including such areas as medicine, genetics, and nutrition. As a department, our goal is to provide rigorous preparation for students whose career paths require expertise in biochemistry. Additionally, our faculty members strive to contribute to a chemically literate society through teaching (with classrooms, labs, and research), scholarship, and service.Program Offerings at Grand Valley We offer a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, administered through the Department of Chemistry.Career OptionsGraduates work in a variety of different fields, including:
- Forensics
- Life sciences research
- Pharmaceuticals
- Teaching
- Biochemistry majors are also well prepared to attend graduate or professional schools in a variety of areas, including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, biochemistry, and chemistry.
- Faculty attention. Beyond the freshman year, our courses become smaller with more student-faculty interaction. All upper-division courses are taught by Ph.D. chemists with specialized training and research expertise.
- Hands-on laboratories. Students gain extensive, firsthand experience preparing solutions, conducting experiments, and operating advanced research-quality instruments.
- Research experiences. Students have the opportunity to contribute to genuine scientific research on novel projects while receiving one-on-one mentoring from faculty members.
- Professional development. Many of our students travel to professional meetings with their faculty mentors to present research findings and network with other researchers.
- Support. Endowments provide scholarships, grants, and fellowships for student tuition, travel, and research.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $20750 | $20750 | $20750 | $20750 |
| Health Insurance | $438 | $438 | $438 | $438 |
| Books and supply | $756 | $756 | $756 | $756 |
| Total Fees | $21944 | $21944 | $21944 | $21944 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
- TOEFL: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
- MELAB: 77
- PTE: 53