COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at University of Colorado Denver requires students to complete university graduation requirements, the CU Denver Core Curriculum, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduation requirements along with major-specific coursework. The program requires a minimum of 74 credit hours, including at least 33 credit hours in Chemistry and 26 credit hours in related ancillary subjects such as biology, mathematics, and physics. Students must complete at least 16 upper-division Chemistry credit hours and maintain a minimum grade of C- in all major courses along with a cumulative major GPA of at least 2.0. Major and ancillary courses cannot be taken on a pass/fail basis, and students must complete at least 14 credit hours with CU Denver faculty, including advanced laboratory or research-based chemistry courses. The curriculum emphasizes strong scientific and laboratory training while maintaining rigorous academic standards and practical experience in advanced chemistry and biochemistry topics. Students are encouraged to regularly consult academic advisors because degree requirements may change and substitutions or exceptions may be approved in special cases. The program also includes guidelines regarding transfer credits and course completion timelines, ensuring students maintain current scientific knowledge and skills. Physics coursework can be customized depending on whether students pursue additional studies in Physics, while opportunities for double majoring in Biochemistry and Chemistry allow students to combine overlapping requirements efficiently with separate elective selections. The curriculum is designed to build deep knowledge in molecular science, analytical thinking, laboratory techniques, and research methodology, preparing students for graduate studies, professional healthcare programs, scientific research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and related careers in the natural and health sciences.