Biochemistry — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 46
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biochemistry study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 46 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Program Requirements 72 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM113 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM115 | General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM222 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM241 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM242 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM245 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| CHEM251 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM321 | Instrumental Analysis I | 4 |
| CHEM355 | Physical Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| BIOL114 | General Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOE230 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOC270 | General Genetics | 3 |
| BIOC275 | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| BCHM361 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| BCHM362 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BCHM462 | Clinical Biochemistry | 3 |
| BCHM418 | Research Project | 3 |
| BCHM472 | Protein Structure and Function | 3 |
| BIOM489 | Molecular Biology Techniques | 1 |
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL105 | Basic Biology II | 3 |
| ENG310 | Writing for Research | 3 |
| STAT235 | Statistics for Biology | 3 |
| CSBP119 | Algorithms and Problem Solving | 3 |
| PHYS105 | General Physics I | 3 |
| MATH105 | Calculus I | 3 |
Internship 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM419 | Internship | 6 |
Electives 39 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM231 | Inorganic Chemistry I Elective | 3 |
| CHEM422 | Instrumental Analysis II Elective | 3 |
| CHEM423 | Environmental Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| CHEM442 | Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| BIOM445 | Macromolecules Structure Function and Bioinformatics Elective | 3 |
| CHEM480 | Research Project II Elective | 3 |
| BIOC290 | Cell and Molecular Biology Elective | 3 |
| BCHM483 | Special Topics in Biochemistry I Elective | 3 |
| BCHM484 | Special Topics in Biochemistry II Elective | 3 |
| CSBP224 | Introduction to Data Science Elective | 3 |
| GEOL100 | Physical Geology Elective | 3 |
| MATH110 | Calculus II Elective | 3 |
| PHYS110 | General Physics II Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Biochemistry
How many credit hours is Biochemistry at United Arab Emirates University?
Biochemistry at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 46 courses.
How many years is Biochemistry at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Biochemistry spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biochemistry award?
Biochemistry at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Biochemistry offered at other universities?
Yes, Biochemistry is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.