Overview
A bachelor's degree in biochemistry at UC Riverside allows three emphases depending on the professional or academic goals of the individual student—biology, chemistry, and medical sciences. Both B.A. and B.S. degrees can be achieved for this major. Biochemistry students benefit from substantial financial backing, with 85% of our undergraduates receiving some financial aid, and 70% receiving full fee coverage through grants and scholarships. Additionally, many undergraduates are involved in various on-campus research opportunities. Research within the department spans fields from molecular biology, physical biochemistry, molecular endocrinology, plant biochemistry & molecular biology, signal transduction, and biomedical research.
In addition to the option of conducting interdisciplinary research with cooperating faculty, the recent addition of the School of Medicine allows more opportunities than ever for students to further their laboratory and research knowledge while pursuing their bachelor's degree. Students completing their degree can expect a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing professional degrees in the health sciences, graduate school in the sciences, or alternative science careers.
Biochemistry Advising
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Change of Major Criteria
Review the requirements to declare the Biochemistry major
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Course Planning Documents
Biochemistry Additional Documents
- Biochemistry Brochure - The Major at a Glance
- BCH Degree Requirements in the UCR Catalog
- BCH Progress Standards Criteria
- BCH Readmission Criteria
- Academic Advising Syllabus
- Biochemistry Faculty Advisors
Biochemistry Degree Summary Sheets
Biochemistry Sample Four-Year Plans
- Bachelor of Arts by Emphasis
- Bachelor of Science by Emphasis
Biochemistry Schedule of Course Offerings
BCH 98-I Enrollment Procedures
Biochemistry Academic Advisors
CNAS Professional Academic Advisors provide students with individual guidance throughout their academic careers at UCR and help them achieve realistic academic goals. Professional Academic Advisors can assist you with declaring or changing your major or minor, course repeats, the process for taking courses outside of UCR, taking a leave from UCR, and questions about withdrawing or readmitting to UCR.
Mark Taylor
Biochemistry Advisor
Advising Caseload: A - M
Email: mark.taylor@ucr.edu
Phone: 951-827-2488
Availability: MyAdvising.ucr.edu
Biochemistry Advisor
Advising Caseload: N - V
Email: liliana.aguila@ucr.edu
Phone: 951-827-4860
Availability: MyAdvising.ucr.edu
Nakita Lea
Biochemistry Advisor
Advising Caseload: W - Z
Email: nakita.lea@ucr.edu
Phone: 951-827-4229
Availability: MyAdvising.ucr.edu
Biochemistry Lead Faculty Advisor
A Lead Faculty Advisor is assigned to each major to assist students with guidance regarding graduate or professional school, opportunities to participate in research, independent study, or internships. Faculty advisors also may provide students with advice and mentoring regarding career goals.
Dr. Richard Debus
Biochemistry Lead Faculty Advisor
Email: richard.debus@ucr.edu
Phone: 951-827-3483