About Biochemistry, Bs in University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
The typical program of courses required to satisfy this degree totals 126-131 hours as outlined below including up to 12 hours of non-primary language (if not completed in high school); in no case will a program totaling less than 120 hours qualify for graduation. In addition, in order to graduate there is a minimum 2.0 cumulative academic grade point average and student must attain a 2.5 academic grade point average in the chemistry, biochemistry, biology, mathematics, physics and advanced electives in science/engineering courses specified in this curriculum. All proposals for course substitutions must be approved by the academic advisor. This curriculum is intended for those students who desire a rigorous education in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology, who have definite research-oriented goals, and whose career objectives include graduate school, MD/PhD programs, or industry.
Students earning the Biochemistry degree automatically complete the Chemistry minor. Students earning a degree in the Specialized Curriculum in Biochemistry may not earn a second degree in the Science and Letters Curriculum in Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 102
University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Highlights
Application Portal |
Coalition Application/MyIllini application (Undergraduate Applicant)
Online Graduate Portal (Graduate Applicant) |
Application Fee |
75 USD (International Undergraduate Applicant);
90 USD (International Graduate Applicant) |
Acceptance Rate |
59% |
Graduation Rate |
85% |
SAT Score (Middle 50%) |
1400-1530 |
ACT Score (Middle 50%) |
26-32 |
Mode of Payment |
Visa/MasterCard Credit Card |
Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
Intake Seasons |
Fall, Spring, and Summer |
Work Experience |
Required for certain graduate programs |
Financial Aid |
Scholarship, Grants, and Loans |
International Student Helpdesk |
isss@illinois.edu |
University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition - $12,036
Fee |
Cost |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Fees |
$3,086 |
Room and Board |
$11,480 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
Total One Year Cost |
$30,302 |
Out of State Resident Tuition -$29,178
Fee |
Cost |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Fees |
$3,086 |
Room and Board |
$11,480 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
Total One Year Cost |
$47,444 |