About Bachelor Of Science (chemistry, With A Concentration In Biochemistry) in The University of Memphis
This degree is recommended for students preparing for postgraduate study in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry or related health professions. A 3+1 option is available for students admitted to participating pharmacy schools after completing 90 hours. Contact Dr. Bridson (pbridson@memphis.edu) for more information.
The following is a summary from the current University of Memphis Undergraduate Catalog. Degree requirements from earlier catalogs are valid for seven years. The last date to graduate under the 2015 catalog is August 2022.
Approved descriptions for all courses in the list below can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites are strictly enforced, and these courses may not be repeated more than three times to earn the minimum required grade of "C-".
This concentration requires 36 hours in chemistry courses, 11 hours in biology courses, 6 - 7 hours in mathematics courses, 8 hours in physics courses and one upper division ethics course as listed below. Graduates must complete the General Education Program (30 hours in addition to the science and math courses in the program) and elective credits to bring the total to 120 hours, with at least 42 hours at the upper division.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 61
University of Memphis Highlights
| College Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
199 million USD |
| Student Retention Rate |
70% |
| Work-study program |
yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time; online |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
14% |
| Annual cost of Attendance |
33,831 USD |
| English Language Tests accepted |
IELTS and TOEFL |
| Admission Helpdesk |
901-678-2111 |
University of Memphis Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Tennessee Resident Tuition |
$8,208 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
| Other Fees |
$1,704 |
| Room and Board |
$10,175 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,699 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,386 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$12,048 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
| Other Fees |
$1,704 |
| Room and Board |
$10,175 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$4,699 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$30,226 |
