Syracuse University
Syracuse University

Syracuse University

900 S Crouse Ave, Syracuse, NY 13244, United States New York, USA Visit web page

Biochemistry

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : B.S. Biochemistry : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

If you have completed academic work outside the U.S., you must provide official academic credentials as well as English translations of the documents. If only one document is available, we will accept notarized or certified copies of the original document. If translations are needed, it is your responsibility to have the credentials translated by a reputable translation and evaluation service. Syracuse University will not provide translations for you. A key to the marking system or grading scale should also be included if it is not indicated on the transcript.

  • First-year Students: Attending and graduating from in-person secondary schools based in the United States for at least three full academic years (Grades 10-12).
  • Transfer Students: Have completed at least 24 credits in person at a post-secondary institution in the United States. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, excluding ESL curriculum.

English Language Requiements

  • IELTS is not required. as part of the admission process all students will take the VEPT test administered by interlearn
  • VEPT costs - (50$)

Pre-Sessional (20 weeks) 37 - 40

Pre-Sessional (12 weeks) 41 - 45

Pre-Sessional (6 weeks) 46 - 50

Inernational Year One - 51+

Speciality

International Year One in Available (47 200)

Please note that students completing the British curriculum are not eligible to apply upon completion of the IGCSE/GCSE; we require at least one additional year of education. Additionally, we do not accept the BTEC for admission at this time.

Progressing students into Syracuse University receive the following merit awards for each
subsequent year of enrollment based on the cumulative GPA earned upon the completion of the 30 credit hours:
• A GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 is $10,000 per year
• A GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 is $15,000 per year
• A GPA greater than 3.75 is $20,000 per year

Additional information

Degree Overview

Biochemistry is the study of the molecular basis of life. Lying at the interface between chemistry and biology, biochemistry is concerned with the structure and interaction of proteins, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules as related to their function in biological systems. As one of the most dynamic areas of science, biochemistry has led to improved medicines and diagnostic agents, new ways of controlling disease, and greater understanding of the chemical factors that control our general health and well-being.

Study Reasons

Be part of the more than 60% of undergraduate students in the Department of Biology who engage in research or internships, as all students are encouraged to participate, whether or not they have prior experience.

Pursue a distinction in biochemistry—challenge yourself to excel academically in your science and mathematics coursework and complete a research project and written thesis before graduation.

Participate in social activities that will also give you an academic boost, including honor societies like TriBeta and Nu Rho Psi, and more focused student organizations like the Biotechnology Society and Rebecca Lee Pre-Health Society.