====== Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry ======

| [[#date_of_bor_approval|Date of BOR Approval]] |
| [[#program_learning_outcomes|Program Learning Outcomes]] |
| [[#admission_requirements|Admission Requirements]] |
| [[#graduation_requirements|Graduation Requirements]] |
| [[#curriculum_checklist|Curriculum Checklist]] |
| [[#individual_course_titles_and_descriptions_with_credit_units,_pre-requisites_and/or_co-requisites|Individual Course Titles and Descriptions with Credit Units, Pre-requisites, and/or Co-requisites]] |

The BS Biochemistry program aims to develop human resources competent in theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry. BS Biochemistry is a degree program which provides students with the understanding of physiological processes at the molecular level. Graduates of the program may opt to:
  * pursue a career in industry, specifically in research and development (R & D) of pharmaceutical, food, and manufacturing companies as licensed Chemists;
  * pursue graduate school programs (M.S., Ph.D.) leading to a career in research;
  * join a research institution; and
  * join the teaching staff of institutions of learning.
==== Program Goals ====
The graduate of the BS Biochemistry program shall be able to do the following after graduation:
  - Pass the Chemist’s licensure exam
  - Excel in reputable post-baccalaureate programs
  - Demonstrate leadership as practitioners in biochemistry and chemistry particularly in industry, academe or government sector
  - Perform independent and collaborative research
  - Exemplify ethical, social and environmental responsibility as a professional biochemist/chemist
==== Date of BOR Approval (Institution) ====
1093rd meeting, 15 Dec 1995\\
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==== Program Learning Outcomes ====
  - Demonstrate mastery of fundamental scientific principles and a command of basic knowledge underlying Biochemistry/Chemistry.
  - Apply appropriate laboratory techniques and skills, including the utilization of modern equipment in the practice of Biochemistry/Chemistry.
  - Interpret qualitative and quantitative data in a scientific study.
  - Communicate significant scientific results of a study clearly and concisely by written, verbal, and/or graphical means.
  - Relate basic knowledge of Chemistry and Biochemistry to practical applications.
  - Integrate moral, ethical and social responsibilities as a Filipino citizen to the practice of the profession.
==== Admission Requirements ====
  - The student must have passed UPCAT with a score of at least 70th percentile in Math and Natural Sciences
  - Lateral entrants will be accepted provided they have passed 10 units of calculus equivalent to Math 83 and 84, 5 units of chemistry equivalent.
=== Graduation Requirements ===
Must have passed all the courses. Must be cleared of all accountabilities to the University.\\
=== Summary of Credit Units ===
^ Category ^ Credit Units ^
| General Education (8 courses) + Mandated Course | 24.0 + 3.0 |
| Core/Professional Courses | 123.0 |
| Electives | 6.0 |
| Internship/Thesis/Capstone | 3.0 |
| Total | 159.0 |
=== Curriculum Checklist ===
^  First Year  ^^^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||  **Midyear**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| Chem 19 | 5.0 | Chem 33 | 5.0 | Chem 111 | 3.0 |
| Math 83 | 5.0 | Math 84 | 5.0 | GE 5 | 3.0 |
| Math 101 | 3.0 | Physics 71 | 4.0 | | |
| GE 1 | 3.0 | Physics 71.1 | 1.0 | | |
| GE 2 | 3.0 | GE 3 | 3.0 | | |
| PE 1 | (2.0) | GE 4 | 3.0 | | |
| NSTP 1 | (3.0) | PE 2 | (2.0) | | |
| | | NSTP 2 | (3.0) | | |
| Total | 19.0 | Total | 21.0 | Total | 6.0 |

^  Second Year  ^^^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||  **Midyear**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| Chem 36 | 5.0 | Biochem 71 | 1.0 | GE 6 | 3.0 |
| Chem 43 | 5.0 | Chem 46 | 4.0 | GE 7 | 3.0 |
| Math 85 | 3.0 | Chem 128 | 5.0 | | |
| Chem 29 | 5.0 | Physics 72 | 4.0 | | |
| PE 3 | (2.0) | Physics 72.1 | 1.0 | | |
|  |  | Bio 110 | 5.0 |  |  |
|  |  | PE 4 | (2.0) |  |  |
| Total | 18.0 | Total | 20.0 | Total | 6.0 |

^  Third Year  ^^^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||  **Midyear**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| Bio 120 | 5.0 | Biochem 121 | 3.0 | Biochem 190 (Practicum) | 3.0 |
| Chem 161 | 5.0 | Biochem 122 | 2.0 | | |
| Chem 129 | 4.0 | Biochem 198 | 1.0 | | |
| GE 8 | 3.0 | Chem 162 | 5.0 | | |
|  |  | Chem 163 | 3.0 | | |
|  |  | CMSC 110 | 3.0 | | |
| Total | 17.0 | Total | 17.0 | Total | 3.0 |

^  Fourth Year  ^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| Biochem 125 | 5.0 | Biochem 168 | 3.0 |
| Biochem 180 | 4.0 | Biochem 200 | 3.0 |
| Biochem 181 | 2.0 | Elective 1 | 3.0 |
| Biochem 199 | 3.0 | Elective 2 | 3.0 |
| Chem 112 | 3.0 | PI 100 | 3.0 |
| Total | 17.0 | Total | 15.0 |
=== Individual Course Titles and Descriptions with Credit Units, Pre-requisites, and/or Co-requisites ===