Biochemistry, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Biochemistry, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Program Description

The BA biochemistry degree is designed for students who are interested in the study of the biochemical pathways in the body, enzyme activity, metabolism, and laboratory techniques such as cloning and PCR. Students have the opportunity to engage in undergraduate research in biochemistry and biochemistry-related research. The BA in biochemistry provides a shorted pathway to degree and may be of interest to some transfer students.

Likely Career Paths

Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical/Health Sciences Researcher, Environmental Cleanup, Medical Professional (Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist, Optometrist), Industrial Hygienist. Past alumni work for a variety of employers including Seattle Genetics, University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Haas, Department of Health, and Pacific Northwest National Labs.

Key Considerations

Cost: University-wide costs (Visit CWU Financial Aid for more information)

General University Fees. Chemistry labs cost $45 per lab.

Location: Ellensburg

Primary contact: Chemistry@cwu.edu | 509-963-2811 | CWU Chemistry

Course Planning

1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study

CWU Course #	CWU Course Name	Transfer Course #
MATH 153	Precalculus I	MATH& 141
MATH 154	Precalculus II	MATH& 142
CHEM 181 + CHEM 181 Lab	General Chemistry I	CHEM&141/151 OR CHEM&161
CHEM 182 + CHEM 182 Lab	General Chemistry II	CHEM&142/152 OR CHEM&162
CHEM 183 + CHEM 183 lab	General Chemistry III	CHEM&143/153 OR CHEM&163
BIOL 181/lab	General Biology I	BIOL& 221
BIOL 182/lab	General Biology II	BIOL& 222
BIOL 183	General Biology III	BIOL& 223

The Transfer Equivalency Site (TES) provides CWU equivalencies for courses at other colleges and universities.

Advising Notes

It is recommended students pursue and earn an AA-DTA.
Any Washington state DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) degree will satisfy all general education requirements.
Students transferring with an AS-T (Associate in Science-Transfer) will need to take additional coursework to fulfill CWU general education requirements.
Major requirements may change over time; students will be expected to meet the catalog requirements in place at the time they are admitted to the major.

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