Bachelor of Biochemistry at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan

University Rank:#1001

The Biochemistry at Fordham University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses in Manhattan , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 30, 2027.

About Bachelor of Biochemistry

As a minor in biochemistry, you will gain a rich understanding of structure and function of biological molecules that make up living systems. You will also learn about metabolic pathways and their clinical implications in diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer, and more importantly, how these pathways are connected. The biochemistry minor will give you a strong foundation to pursue a career in medicine, biotechnology, bioengineering, biochemistry, and other growing biomedical science-related fields.

Modern scientific research is increasingly interdisciplinary, and undergraduate science programs at Fordham are designed to reflect that. The biochemistry minor is an interdisciplinary minor in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Biological Sciences that draws on the natural sciences as well.

At Fordham, in-class instruction is only the beginning of your collaboration with faculty. As a biochemistry minor, you'll have the opportunity to participate in research activities with faculty in the biology and chemistry departments, gaining hands-on lab experience with research mentors in fields such as tissue engineering and bioprinting, tumor-targeting, peptide biochemistry, targeting human papilloma virus, DNA replisome and its mechanisms, and many more. Successful students often become co-authors of journal articles and present their research at national and regional conferences, where they have also received awards.

If you are interested in pursuing pre-health-related careers or graduate studies in biochemistry, bioengineering, or biomedical sciences, the biochemistry minor at Fordham will prepare you for further learning and career opportunities in this exciting field.

Of course, you'll learn more than biochemistry here. You'll also study philosophy, theology, history, mathematics, languages, and the performing arts through Fordham's common core curriculum, the centerpiece of our liberal arts education. We want you to excel in your field__and as a human being.

As a biochemistry minor, you'll take at least six courses, including:

Biochemistry I with Lab
Biochemistry II
General Genetics with Lab
Molecular Biology
Electives such as:
- Microbiology with lab
- Cell Biology
- Quantitative Analysis
- Physical Chemistry II
- Biomimetic Chemistry
- Bionanotechnology & Nanomedicine
- Immunology with lab
- Pharmacological Chemistry
- Neurochemistry
- Cell & Developmental Biology (lab optional)
- Advanced Microbiology with lab

Rose Hill's Larkin Hall is a 27,000-square foot facility housing 16 modern laboratories. Also at Rose Hill, chemistry faculty are involved in research and teaching in John Mulcahy Hall.

We also have three research centers biochemistry minors may connect with:

At the Center for Urban Ecology, you can study the intersection of nature and the city with scientists researching the impact of urbanization on regional ecosystems and the role people play in physiological, ecological, and evolutionary processes.
At the Center for Cancer, Genetic Diseases, and Gene Regulation, you'll get an up-close view of molecular cancer research. The center nurtures the development of next-generation scientists researching the molecular basis of certain diseases__and developing treatments for them.
At the Calder Center Biological Field Station, a 114-acre expanse of forest, lakes, and wetlands in nearby Armonk, New York, you can take ecology classes and conduct field research alongside a selected number of biologists who focus on water management and conservation for government and industry.

At these facilities, students will gain hands-on experience and learn from their research mentors the use of state of the art instrumentation such as: scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscope (which allows us to view cells and biomaterials at the nanoscale), surface plasmon resonance, single molecule imaging microscope, MALDI, 3D bioprinters, and more. See a full list of our instrumentation on our website.

Fordham students have completed internships at:

Regeneron
Weill Cornell Medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Mount Sinai Health System
Northwell Health
MD Anderson
Columbia University
NYU
Cornell University
Yale University
UCLA

Our students have also won Fulbright and DAAD fellowships.

A background in biochemistry will prepare you for work in a variety of settings, including:

biomedical engineering
biotechnology
clinical biochemistry
cosmetics
dentistry
DNA analysis
food and nutritional sciences
forensic science
medicine
nursing
physician associate practice

Disciplines

Interdisciplinary

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Biochemistry at Fordham University

Entry Requirements

Common Application, including the essay and optional short answer response in the writing section, and the $70 application fee.
Letter of Recommendation
Transcripts
English Language Proficiency Test Results
- International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency through English Language Proficiency test results.
  - TOEFL iBT: 90+ (Fordham code: 2259)
  - TOEFL ITP Level 1 Test with Vericant Interview option (China only): 575+
  - IELTS & IELTS Indicator: 7.0+
  - Duolingo English Test (DET): 125+
  - Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65+
- International students who are not submitting required TOEFL, IELTS, DET or PTE results must complete the English Language Proficiency Test Waiver Request Form linked within the online applicant portal after an application has been officially submitted.
- Applicants who live in the New York City area can alternatively take Fordham’s ESL placement evaluation (FELT) at the Institute of American Language and Culture. Email [email protected] or call +1-212-636-6353 to make an appointment.
Fordham University Statement of Funding or CSS Profile
- Fordham University has a need-aware admission process for first-year applicants who plan to attend Fordham for the Fall term on a non-immigrant visa.
- Applicants who plan to fully fund their study at Fordham are required to complete the Fordham University Statement of Funding. This form will be available to eligible applicants upon submission of the application.
- Applicants who plan to partially fund their study at Fordham and will apply for need-based financial aid are required to complete the CSS Profile and demonstrate an ability to pay (Expected Family Contribution) at least $30,000 USD per year.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Biochemistry at Fordham University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Biochemistry at Fordham University

Required Components:

The Common Application, including an essay
High school transcript
Letter of recommendation

Optional Components:

SAT or ACT scores (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748). We are test-optional for the 2023-2024 admission cycle. Please review our additional guidance on test score submission.
Optional short responses
- Additional information
- COVID-19 impact
- Unique Fordham question

Selecting a College and a Campus

Students must select a campus when they apply to Fordham, either Rose Hill in the Bronx or Lincoln Center in Manhattan.
Students must also select a college when they apply to Fordham, either Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center or the Gabelli School of Business at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.
Students are only evaluated for the campus and college to which they apply.

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Application Deadlines

Note on application deadlines: For Fordham University, we would like your application to be as complete as possible by the deadline. We do understand that it is not always possible for official scores and supporting documents to arrive with the application. Only the Common Application needs to arrive on or before the deadline. However, we should receive any other supporting documents within two weeks of the deadline.

Fall Admission

Early Action (Non-Binding)*: November 1
- *Applicants to Dance and Theatre majors apply Early Action.
Early Decision I (Binding): November 1
Regular Decision: January 3
Early Decision II (Binding): January 3

Spring Admission

November 1 Deadline
- Students who are looking to enroll at Fordham in January 2024 should apply as Spring 2024 applicants.

Information About Application Fee Waivers
Our institution proudly participates in the following fee waiver programs:

College Board’s SAT-to-College Application Fee-Waiver Program. If you took the SAT using a fee waiver, you automatically qualify for a college application fee waiver to apply for admission here at Fordham University. You can learn more about this program at College Board.
Students can also select the "NACAC Fee Waiver" option on the Common Application.
We are pleased to offer waived application fees for members and dependents of members of the US Armed Forces. If you indicate you are a veteran on the Common Application, we will automatically waive your fee.
You’ll find a range of other fee waiver options on the Common Application. Please select the one that fits you best.

Am I a first-year student or a transfer student?
Any student who earns college credit after completing a secondary school diploma is considered a transfer student, regardless of the number of credits completed. Both matriculated and non-matriculated students who earn credit will be considered a transfer. If you have audited a class or completed noncredit coursework, then you may be considered an incoming first-year student. Typically, students who complete language intensive classes, who do not earn credit, are considered incoming first-year students.

Students who begin their studies at a college or university and withdraw prior to earning credit must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission via email at [email protected] to confirm their status. In order to be considered as a first-year, a student must withdraw prior to the add/drop date at the institution they attended and provide official documentation (college transcript, withdrawal form) indicating the date of their withdrawal. In addition, to be considered a first year, the student must not have had any financial aid disbursed from the federal government while at the college or university that he or she attended.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission will exercise professional judgment and consider each student’s circumstances to ensure that, regardless of status (first year or transfer), the best interest of the student’s needs are met related to enrollment.

Note: Fordham University (its undergraduate colleges, graduate and professional schools) is an eligible institution of higher education that admits as students only persons who (i) have a high school diploma (ii) have a recognized equivalent.

Bachelor of Biochemistry at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan