The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) program at UMass Amherst offers a rigorous and exciting major that's designed for motivated undergraduates looking for a program with lots of opportunities for faculty contact and hands-on research. Our courses guide you through the biological, chemical, and physical principles that make life as we know it possible.
Summary
Foundational Courses
Bio 151, Bio 152, Bio 153
- Must achieve a grade of C or above
Chem 111 and 112 (Chem 121H and 122H for Honors)
Math 127/131, Math 128/132
Core Courses
Biochem 285 (Cellular & Molecular Biology)
- Prerequisites: Bio 152 AND Chem 112/122H
Chem 261, Chem 262, Chem 269 (Lab)
Stats 240 or equivalent, Math 233 can be substituted
Physics 131/151 and Physics 132/152
Biochem 311 (Genetics)
- Prerequisites: Bio 151 AND Bio 152
Upper-Level Courses
Biochem 376 (Intro Lab)
- Prerequisite: Biochem 285
Biochem 394RI (Integrative Experience)
- Prerequisite: Biochem 285
Biochem 423 (General Biochemistry)
- Prerequisites: Biochem 285 AND Chem 261 AND Chem 262
Biochem 424 (Molecular Cell Biology)
- Prerequisite: Biochem 423
Biochem 426 (Advanced Lab)
- Prerequisites: Biochem 376 AND Biochem 423
Biochem 471 (Physical Chemistry)
- Prerequisites: Chem 112/122H AND Physics 132/152/182 AND Math 128/132
Biochem 430H (Science Writing)
- Prerequisite: Biochem 423
Advanced Elective Requirements: minimum total of 8 CREDITS
- Not including courses required for the BMB major or Practicum courses
- Independent Study/Research (396 and above) credits may be counted as advanced elective credits