Biochemistry Advising

• Change of Major Criteria for Biochemistry

  To declare a major, students must be in good academic standing (quarter and cumulative GPAs at 2.0 and above), a Biochemistry Lower Division GPA of 2.0 or higher, and no grades lower than a C- in any attempted major requirement.  If upper-division courses have been taken, a minimum upper-division GPA of a 2.0 is also required.  Must be able to complete the degree within 216 units.  AP/IB units or transfer units earned prior to graduating high school are excluded when determining unit range for change of major criteria and 216 unit maximum. Must have letter grade for all science courses. No more than 12 units of repeats accepted.
  Freshman (up to 44.9 units)	Sophomore (45 - 89.9  units)	Junior/Senior (90 units and above)
  Completion of any 2 courses from the following: BIOL 005A/BIOL 05LA or BIOL 020 CHEM 001A/CHEM 01LA CHEM 001B/CHEM 01LB MATH 007A or MATH 009A MATH 007B or MATH 009B                 *CHEM 002A/ CHEM 02LA and CHEM 002B/ CHEM 02LB are also accepted.	Completion of the following courses: BIOL 005A BIOL 05LA or BIOL 020 BIOL 005B CHEM 001A CHEM 01LA CHEM 001B CHEM 01LB CHEM 001C CHEM 01LC MATH 007A or MATH 009A MATH 007B or MATH 009B ENGL 001A ENGL 001B       *CHEM 002C/ 02LC is also accepted	Completion of all previously listed criteria and the following courses: BIOL 005C CHEM 008A CHEM 08LA CHEM 008B CHEM 08LB CHEM 008C CHEM 08LC MATH 009C or MATH 046** PHYS 002A PHYS 02LA PHYS 002B PHYS 02LB PHYS 002C PHYS 02LC STAT 010* BCH 100 or BCH 110A   *STAT 100A was offered up until Fall 2021 and is accepted  ** Math 009C or MATH 046 only required for Biology and Chemistry concentrations

• Additional Information About the Biochemistry Major

  Biochemistry Additional Documents

  • BCH Degree Requirements in the UCR Catalog 
  • BCH Progress Standards Criteria
  • BCH Readmission Criteria
  • Academic Advising Syllabus
• Planning Materials for Biochemistry
  Biochemistry Degree Summary Sheets

  • B.A.
    • B.A. Biology Emphasis
    • B.A. Chemistry Emphasis
    • B.A. Medical Sciences Emphasis

  • B.S.
    • B.S. Biology Emphasis
    • B.S. Chemistry Emphasis
    • B.S. Medical Sciences Emphasis

   

  Biochemistry Sample Four-Year Plans

  • Bachelor of Arts by Emphasis
    • B.A. Biology Emphasis
    • B.A. Chemistry Emphasis
    • B.A. Medical Sciences Emphasis

  • Bachelor of Science by Emphasis
    • B.S. Biology Emphasis
    • B.S. Chemistry Emphasis
    • B.S. Medical Sciences Emphasis

   

  Biochemistry Schedule of Course Offerings

  • Schedule of Course Offerings 
  • Life Sciences Core Curriculum Course Offerings 
  • Quarterly List of Breadth Course Offerings

   

  BCH 98-I Enrollment Procedures

  • BCH 98-I Enrollment Procedures
  • BCH 98-I Enrollment Request
  • BCH  98-I Completion Form

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.

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.