SUNY Broome Transfer Planning for Biochemistry (BCH), B.S.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
ENG 110 (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
ENG 111 (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): |
________ (GE required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
________ (GE required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 135 Calculus I (4 cr.) AND MAT 236 Calculus II (4 cr.) |
MAT 181 AND 182 |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): BIO 211 Fundamentals of Cell & Molecular Biology (4 cr.) |
BIO 118 (GE & major required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
_______________________ |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable) |
_______ 101 (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.) |
CHM 145 AND 145L |
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CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.) |
CHM 146 AND 146L |
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CHE 300 Organic Chemistry I and CHE 303 (lab) (4 cr.) |
CHM 245 AND 245L |
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PHY 201 Principles of Physics I (4 cr.) |
PHY 181 |
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PHY 202 Principles of Physics II (4 cr.) |
PHY 182 |
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Biochemistry
School of Arts and Sciences
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Biochemistry
A major in biochemistry provides you with a strong foundation for post-graduate study and prepares you for careers in the health sciences, including medicine, dentistry, allied health and pharmacy. You also might consider a career in business, forensics or the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Career Potential
- Industrial chemist
- Health professional
- Research scientist
- Consultant
- Law enforcement officer
- Patent attorney
- State and federal agency scientist and policy maker
What Will I Learn?
- Your required courses will give you a solid foundation in biology and chemistry.
- You will study the chemistry of living things — the molecular compounds and substances that make biological organisms tick.
- As a biochemistry major you will study the minute, discrete characteristics of every organism and biological process.
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applicants should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.