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Study Biochemistry at USD


FACULTY

College of Arts and Sciences

QUALIFICATION

B.S

DURATION OF COURSE

4 Years(8 Semesters)

TUITION FEES

$12,942 per Year

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.  

2. Demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting minimum of  IELTS 6.0 or TOFEL 71(iBT)/ 530(paper)

DESCRIPTION

  1. In demonstrating the following discipline-specific core competencies related to study of Biochemistry, students will:
    1. Understand the principles and application of biochemistry using a multidisciplinary approach;
    2. Analyze and interpret data and scientific literature in addressing research questions related to the field of biochemistry;
    3. Conduct experiments to solve scientific questions;
    4. Communicate scientific knowledge within an academic context.

  2. In addition, the Biochemistry major will require students to meet specific learning outcomes associated with the following cross-curricular skills, as required by the South Dakota Board of Regents:

    1. Inquiry and Analysis
    2. Critical and Creative Thinking
    3. Information Literacy
    4. Problem Solving
    5. Integrative Learning