Biochemistry and Chemical Biology

The bachelor of science in biochemistry and chemical biology program offers students the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge in five areas of biological chemistry:

• Bioorganic
• Bioinorganic
• Bioanalytical
• Biophysical
• Health sciences

Our program teaches key chemical concepts and develops students' ability to apply them to a wide variety of biological problems. The B.S. in biochemistry and chemical biology degree trains graduates who will be well prepared to enter graduate or professional schools as well as careers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biomedical, agricultural and bioinformatics industries.

Each applicant is evaluated as an individual. Your admission to WSU is based on a review of many factors, which may include:

• High school or secondary school academic performance

• Submit an SAT/ACT score, or submit test-optional documents (two letters of recommendation, two essays, and an activities list).

• Rigor of high school curriculum

• Meeting Wayne State's English proficiency requirements

• Any other supporting documentation requested

• Submit all application documents by December 1 to be considered for merit-based scholarships. 

Additional requirements

• English translations of documents must bear the seal/stamp of the issuing institution.

• Your statement of financial support cannot be older than six months.

• Bank supporting documentation must show the dollar amount equivalent to the financial requirements (pdf) for undergraduate international students.

• English proficiency tests cannot be more than two years old.

• Checks drawn on foreign banks should carry the notation "Payable in U.S. funds, plus service charges."