{"id":1868,"date":"2017-10-12T10:30:59","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T14:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry-new\/?page_id=1868"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:09:24","slug":"undergraduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/undergraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-training-environment-like-no-other\">A transformative training experience<\/h2>\n\n\n<aside class=\"ncst-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-orange-400-background-color with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/selma-okyere-badoo-champion-for-health-equity\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/selma-okyere-badoo-champion-for-health-equity\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"847\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-7428\" \n            alt=\"Biochemistry student Selma Okyere-Badoo\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo-1200x678.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo-950x536.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo-460x260.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/12\/Selma-Okyere-Badoo-230x130.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">A World of Possibilities<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Selma Okyere-Badoo explores how a degree in biochemistry can be applied to her passion for helping others. <\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read Selma&#8217;s <span class=nowrap>Story&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer undergraduate students a rigorous curriculum in preparation for <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/careers\/\">health sciences, research and biotechnology careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in faculty laboratories, and many undergraduates become co-authors on scientific publications. Faculty in our department personally advise each student and work directly in the classroom to support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our undergraduate program embodies academic excellence. No wonder it&#8217;s one of the most popular at NC&#160;State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready for an experience that will change your life? Join us.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/research\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/research\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-2888\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/careeropp-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Unique Opportunities<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">With us, learning extends beyond the classroom. 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We can help.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Meet our <span class=nowrap>advisors&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bachelor-of-science-degree\">Bachelor of Science Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/02\/biochemistry-3964.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The biochemistry curriculum, flexible enough to design a program to meet your particular career plans, is a rigorous program that prepares you to compete successfully in your future professional career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A faculty adviser will help you plan your program from the following <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/coursedescriptions\/bch\/\">coursework areas<\/a> and others that fulfill your desired career objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biochemistry (10 hours): General biochemistry; biochemistry laboratory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biochemistry Research (3-6 hours): Honors research; special studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry (23-25 hours): General chemistry; organic chemistry; physical chemistry; laboratory analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physics (8 hours): General physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics (13-15 hours): Calculus; statistics and\/or computer science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Sciences (22-24 hours): General biology; genetics; microbiology; life sciences electives (11-12 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/molecular-structural-biochemistry\/biochemistry-bs\/#programrequirementstext\">120-128 hours is required to graduate with a degree in biochemistry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a class=\"btn ncst-component__button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/my-path-to-cals\/guidance-for-applicants\/\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/my-path-to-cals\/guidance-for-applicants\/\"><span class=\"ncst-component__button-container\">Apply <span class=\"nowrap\">Now&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-green-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Biochemistry Honors<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Biochemistry Honors, a program of CALS and the College of Sciences, encourages outstanding undergraduate biochemistry majors to develop their academic potential through courses and research that will challenge them and better prepare them for postgraduate careers.<br><br>Interested students can speak with their academic advisors about specific requirements.&nbsp;Generally, qualified students with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher are accepted into the program after sophomore year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/Student-Pippeting-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Student Pippeting\" class=\"wp-image-9872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/Student-Pippeting-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/Student-Pippeting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/Student-Pippeting-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/Student-Pippeting.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">Biochemistry honors options<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><div class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\">\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-10580\" \n            alt=\"student teaching at whiteboard\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/07\/biochemistry-5002-scaled.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/07\/biochemistry-5002-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/07\/biochemistry-5002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/07\/biochemistry-5002-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/07\/biochemistry-5002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/07\/biochemistry-5002-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/07\/biochemistry-5002-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Honors Option 1<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Emphasizes physical chemistry and professional development.<br><br>1. MA 141, 241 and 242 sequence<br>2. MA 341 (Differential Equations)<br>3. PY 205 and PY 208<br>4. CH 431 and CH 433<br>5. Maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA <br>6. Engage in a scientific service or science-related outreach activity during your degree program (examples: Biochemistry Club, study abroad, volunteering as a school science fair judge, etc.)<br><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\">\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-13062\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/09\/Attentive-Students.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/09\/Attentive-Students.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/09\/Attentive-Students-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/09\/Attentive-Students-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/09\/Attentive-Students-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Honors Option 2<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Emphasizes research accomplishments. In this option, you can choose to take either of the MA, PY or PChem series courses.<br><br>1. Maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA.<br>2. Conduct at least one year of cumulative research experience<br>3. Submit a thesis prospectus at the beginning of the semester prior to the one in which you intend to graduate<br>4. Identify a thesis committee of three members (two in biochemistry, one can be outside the department). They may include postdocs, but you must have at least 1 faculty member from the Biochemistry department. <br>5. Write a thesis on your research.<br>6. Present a seminar on your research and defend the thesis work before your committee.<br>7. Engage in a scientific service or science-related outreach activity during your degree program. <br><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a current student who&#8217;s interested in following one of the Biochemistry Honors paths? Fill out the form below to let us know to keep track of your progress! You only need to fill out the form once. Your Biochemistry Honors won&#8217;t appear in your degree audit, as it&#8217;s an internal departmental process. 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Photo by Becky Kirkland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"combined-b-s-and-m-s\">Combined B.S. and M.S.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/07\/Testtube-1024x565.jpg\" alt=\"Student holding culture tubes\" class=\"wp-image-12723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/07\/Testtube-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/07\/Testtube-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/07\/Testtube-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/07\/Testtube.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a combined program for a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biochemistry &#8212; designed as a five-year program where undergraduate students generally join during their junior year. Students should identify a faculty research mentor before joining the program.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a class=\"btn ncst-component__button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/accelerated-bachelors-masters-degree-program\/\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/accelerated-bachelors-masters-degree-program\/\"><span class=\"ncst-component__button-container\">Learn <span class=\"nowrap\">More&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-reynolds-400-background-color mirror-layout\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Career Development<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">We want you to land the job of your dreams. 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