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Bachelor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Thousand Oaks, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Biology & Earth Science and Department of Chemistry at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in outcomes cover lab safety
Experimental design. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Biotech companies
Hospitals
Research facilities
Graduate study in medicine
Pharmacy
Veterinary medicine
Physician assistant and genetic counselling

Curriculum

Combines chemistry and biology with a focus on molecular life processes. Requires a research project through a lab course or independent study
Outcomes cover lab safety
Experimental design
Interpreting data and critically reading primary papers. Internship and summer research experiences are encouraged.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with transcripts (first-year) or college credit (transfer); proof of English; bank statement of at least 35
000 USD; SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (first-year, transcripts via Common Application) or college credit (transfer); proof of English proficiency; bank statement showing at least 35,000 USD before an admission decision; SAT/ACT optional

Language tests

Duolingo 110
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review eligibility and deadlines for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$54,480 USD
Application fee	$25 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Thousand Oaks
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Biology/Chemistry
Teaching language	English
Credit value	124
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.