BS · 2025-2026
Biochemistry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Official sources · L&S
Letters & Science Academic Requirements (LASAR)
L&S uses LASAR (Letters and Science Academic Requirements), not CoE GEAR. Download LASAR from DUELS for your catalog year.
180–184 quarter units (184 if Area B foreign language completed at level 3) · 60 upper-division units · GE Areas A–G + special subjects (WRT, EUR, NWC, QNT, ETH)
Official major sheet — 2025-2026
Parsed from department major sheet. Verify on GOLD progress check.
Preparation for the major
- CHEM 1A
- MATH 3A
- PHYS 7A
- CHEM 109A
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Upper-division required
- CHEM 113A — Physical Chemistry
- BCHM/MCDB biochemistry coursesBCHM/MCDB biochemistry courses
- Upper-division lab or researchUpper-division lab or research
Selective major. Heavy chemistry and biology integration. Pre-med and biotech paths.
Sample electives
12 units required- CHEM 171
- MCDB 108A
- CHEM 173
- BCHM 142
- • Auto-generated from ls-catalog.json. Upgrade to sheet fidelity by parsing department major sheet PDF.
Major regulations
- Major GPA
- 2+ in all prep and upper-division major courses
- P/NP grading
- Not allowed for major courses
Selective major — verify admission requirements on admissions site.
Recommended 4-year plan
180–184 quarter units (184 if Area B foreign language completed at level 3) · 60 upper-division units · GE Areas A–G + special subjects. GE/LASAR slots fill quarters below ~12 major units — verify on GOLD.
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Interactive graph shows prerequisite chains from the major sheet.
View roadmap graph →College-wide LASAR rules (GE, writing, 180+ units) apply in addition to the major requirements above. See LASAR and DUELS degree requirements.