Biological chemistry at ³Ô¹ÏÍø explores the intersection of biology and chemistry to help you understand the molecular foundations of life. You’ll study how chemical processes drive biological systems, preparing you to solve real-world problems in medicine, biotechnology, and environmental science.

About Biological Chemistry at FAU

At ³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic, you’ll benefit from an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends biology and chemistry, giving you a strong foundation for graduate or professional school and careers in biotech, government, or research. You’ll work closely with faculty mentors from both disciplines and have the flexibility to tailor electives to your interests and career goals. The program encourages collaboration and hands-on research, helping you build skills that set you apart.

Degrees Offered at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Atlantic

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science with Concentration in Biological Chemistry (Wilkes Honors College)
  

Concentration in Biological Chemistry

Students must earn a "C" or better in each course taken to fulfill a concentration requirement.

Overview and Advisory Board

The biological chemistry concentration is designed for those students who wish to go on to graduate school, medical school, or who desire to work for biotech firms, government agencies or environmental organizations. It strongly emphasizes complementary coursework from both the biology and chemistry disciplines. To promote the interconnectedness of these disciplines, students choosing a research advisor in one discipline are strongly encouraged to have their second reader from the other discipline.

Electives

Electives are shown below. Students concentrating in Biological Chemistry must take at least four electives totaling at least 12 credits. Two of these electives must be from Biology and two must be from Chemistry. Both Biology electives should have a molecular component. At least one of the chemistry electives must be a course with a lab. Other FAU courses may be counted only with the prior approval of the Concentration Advisor. Students are reminded that they need 42 upper-level (3000 or 4000-level) credits to graduate. Electives should be chosen to complement post-undergraduate plans.