Biochemistry

Western Colorado University

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Western Colorado University

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

CO 81231

Western Colorado University Hurst Hall 128 1 Western Way Gunnison

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2022 5-Jul-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 775 / credit

Apply Date 5-Jul-2022

Next Intake October-2022

Biochemistry

About

Study the substances and molecules that make up all living organisms. Biochemistry is a blend of both the Biological Sciences and Chemistry that seeks to understand the molecules and processes that make up living organisms. Chemical concepts are applied to the biological reactions that extract energy from foods we eat, as well as the biological reactions used to synthesize the large biological macromolecules that we are made of. Our Biochemistry curriculum examines the structure, function and chemical reactions that take place in living systems. In our program, you will explore how biochemical research is performed and gain experience with analytical instruments and molecular separation techniques. Using these techniques, our students learn how to quantify and evaluate enzyme-catalyzed reactions that occur within a cell. Students are also exposed to many molecular biology techniques including DNA manipulations, PCR, cloning, transformations, protein expression and purification. Hands-on labs Biochemistry students explore the critical chemical reactions required to synthesize the macromolecules that make up cells. Understanding these processes is critical for the individualized patient care and medical research that are the future of the healthcare industries.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be considered for graduate programs at Western, you must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have earned the degree at an institution recognized and approved to award such credentials. Western does not admit international students as non-degree-seeking students.

International graduate students seeking admission to any of Western’s graduate programs must submit an online application, official degree-conferring university transcript(s) or an official course-by-course credential evaluation, and specific program requirements. All documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations.

English Program Requirements

Request your official TOEFL, IELTS, ACT and/or SAT exam scores to be sent to Western. See below for TOEFL and IELTS requirements.

For 2022 semesters, ACT/SAT are optional. However, international students must still provide proof of English proficiency via the TOEFL or IELTS.

Career

Career preparation starts your first year at Western and is the primary focus of every degree. Visit Career Services in Library 120 or online to discover your interests, define your goals, and land the career of your dreams. The data below is automatically collected by Burning Glass Technologies, a firm that sources job market data and provides analytics. The statistics illustrate general trends in U.S. careers, but do not precisely represent every job and salary. What could my career look like with this degree?

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 775 / credit

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

Complete Western’s Online Application or the Common Application.
Request your official high school transcript to be sent to Western. Your official transcript can be mailed, faxed, emailed or sent through an electronic service (Parchment, Naviance, e-scrip, etc.)
Submit the $30 application fee. This can be paid online with the application or by calling the Cashier’s Office at 970.943.3003.
Optional for 2022 semesters: Send your official ACT and/or SAT test scores to Western (ACT code: 0536, SAT code: 4946).

If you are submitting an application via the Common Application, self-reported information on the Common Application must be verified by official high school transcript(s) and ACT and/or SAT scores for a student to be considered for admission at Western. Please arrange to have those official documents sent to Western’s Admissions Office.