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Bachelor of Biochemistry in BS

California State University, East Bay

  • Hayward, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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California State University, East Bay campus

About the program

The programme applies chemistry to biological molecules and processes, offered as a B.A. or B.S.

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 core concepts and methods in Biochemistry in BS. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
  • not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

  • Analytical Chemist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Biochemist
  • Biophysicist
  • Dietitian
  • Food and Drug Inspector
  • Geochemist
  • Health Professional
  • Materials Scientist
  • Perfumer
  • Petrologist
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Chemist
  • Pollution Control
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Teacher
  • Water Purification Chemist

Curriculum

  • Built on general and organic chemistry
  • the major moves to biochemistry I
  • protein structure
  • nucleic acid chemistry and major organ biochemistry
  • with computers in chemistry as a tool course. The B.A. includes a chemistry education concentration
  • the B.S. is the more intensive science route.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school diploma; GPA 3.0 or higher for schools outside the US; SAT/ACT not required. English proficiency required unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma; GPA 3.0 or higher for schools outside the US; SAT/ACT not required

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 61
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 44
  • IELTS Academic 6

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

  1. Review admission requirements and available intakes for Biochemistry in BS. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,496 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$200 USD

Program details

CampusHayward campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship notePotential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    5 Jan 2027

    52 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    31 May 2027

    198 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.