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Bachelor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- St. Cloud, 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- 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
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent; international credentials are evaluated; first-year applicants with a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) are guaranteed admission on the domestic page; English test scores required (IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 3.5 new scale
- PTE 47
- Duolingo 95)
- Guaranteed admission for first-year applicants with a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) per the domestic admissions page; international secondary credentials are evaluated; no international minimum published
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (high school) graduation or equivalent; IGCSE/O-Level (C or above in English, maths, a science, a social science and one more), IB diploma (4+ per exam) and national certificates accepted; transfer students welcome
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 3.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21
- TOEFL PBT legacy 61)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 500
- Duolingo PTE Academic 47
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,767 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. Cloud |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international students can apply for institution-specific scholarships; undergraduate ACSS and other awards have separate criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $17,767 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $11,247 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 3.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21, TOEFL PBT legacy 61), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 500, Duolingo PTE Academic 47, IELTS Academic 5.5.

