About the course

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Biology is intended for students who are interested in careers as professional chemists, or in the biological sciences including the biomedical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries. Chemical Biology offers a solid background in chemistry, so that students understand the chemical principles of biological functions. In addition to an introductory set of math and physics courses and a broad selection of chemistry courses similar to those required for the chemistry major, students pursuing the chemical biology major take courses in general and cell biology, biochemistry, biological macromolecular synthesis, and bioinorganic chemistry. There is a strong emphasis on organic chemistry, quantitative thermodynamics, and kinetics necessary for understanding the logic of biological systems.

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　　Health Sciences

　　Research

　　Engineering

　　Environmental law

　　Pharmacology

　　Forensic science

　　Academia

　　Environmental studies

　　Biotechnology

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Berkeley
Fall (August), 2024	Berkeley
Spring (January), 2025	Berkeley
Fall (August), 2025	Berkeley
Spring (January), 2026	Berkeley

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Berkeley

Students should have all transcripts (academic records) from all schools they have attended since the ninth grade. The courses/grades entered must match exactly the official academic record. Record all courses and marks/grades earned exactly as reported by the international school — whether as numbers, letters, percentages or words.California applicants must earn at least a 3.0 GPA and nonresidents must earn a minimum 3.4 GPA in all A-G or college-preparatory courses to meet this requirement. Students who apply to Berkeley should meet the following minimum requirements Meet the A-G subject course requirements, 3.4 GPA for non-residents, Take either the SAT reasoning exam or the ACT exam. If you’ve completed all your secondary school/high school in a country where English is not the language of instruction, you can demonstrate proficiency by taking one of these exams and earning the required scores: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better, Paper-based test (completed prior to Oct. 2017): Minimum score of 550 or better , International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (academic modules): Accepted with a 6.5 or better band score (academic modules)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Berkeley. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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