Often students feel that there is a daunting number of courses required for the Biochemistry major.  However, these requirements don’t have to feel onerous, and can be quite manageable with advanced planning.  In particular, students who begin their first-year with courses in biology and chemistry are often able to complete the major without taking more than two laboratory courses in any semester, leaving time for thesis research if desired.  Many students complete the major along with a minor, a second major in another department, or a semester or year studying abroad.  If you are worried about when to fit the requirements into your schedule, the program directors or any member of the advisory committee would be pleased to talk with you about your academic plan.  We now also offer a new 7-course Biochemistry minor option, open to anyone but Chemistry or Biological Sciences majors; this can be a great option for someone with a strong interest in both biochemistry and the humanities, social sciences, or another science.