Biochemistry & Biotechnology Minor
The Biochemistry and Biotechnology minor will help you develop well-rounded skills in problem-solving, analysis, and written and oral communication and gain undergraduate research experience that will competitively prepare you for professional school (such as medical, pharmacy, dental, optometry, etc.), graduate school, or a career in industry.
Biochemistry and Biotechnology Minor Requirements (Official requirements)
Biochemistry and Biotechnology Minor Courses
Total Credits: 30
Core Requirements
- BIOL 385/BIOL 385L Molecular Biology with lab (4)
- CHEM 400/CHEM 405 Biochemistry I with lab (4)
- CHEM 410 Biochemistry II (3)
- BCBT 360 Team-Based
- BCBT Research (3) or
- BCBT 463 Genomics, Proteomics, and Beyond (3)
At least 8 additional credits from the following list:
(no more than 3 credits from any combination of 394/494/469 courses)
- BCBT 394 BCBT Research (1-3)
- BCBT 494 Senior Thesis (1)
- BCBT 360 Team-Based BCBT Research (3)
- BCBT 463 Genomics, Proteomics, and Beyond (3)
- BCBT 464 Cell Culture, Histology, and Immunochemistry (3)
- BCBT 469 Internship (1-3)
- BIOL 347/BIOL 347L Plant Physiology with lab (4)
- BIOL 349/BIOL 349L Human Physiology with lab (4)
- BIOL 360/BIOL 360L Cellular and Molecular Physiology with lab (4)
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the MSUM Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.