Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biochemistry - Pre Pharmacy in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, and Plant Pathology offers diverse concentration options and specialized degree programs. Students can choose from forensic sciences to pre-professional tracks including medicine, dentistry, veterinary studies, business, pharmacy, and bioinformatics. The foundational curriculum provides a strong background in life sciences, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare, biotechnology, agriculture, and scientific research.
For those with strong math and chemistry skills, pharmacy presents an attractive career choice. Pharmacists enjoy competitive salaries, work schedule flexibility, professional prestige, and geographic mobility. While pharmacy programs often accept students after just 2-3 years of undergraduate study, completing a four-year biochemistry degree provides excellent preparation. Biochemistry alumni consistently excel in Pharmacy School and achieve high scores on the Pharmacy College Admissions Test.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member (NACES member agency, https://www.naces.org/members) for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation. MSU's preferred transcript evaluation service is TEC or MyIEE.
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
International undergraduate students applying to Mississippi State University must demonstrate English language proficiency in order to register for academic courses. The following methods of a demonstration are approved:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum band score of 6.5.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 76 for Internet-based test
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
International undergraduate students applying to Mississippi State University must demonstrate English language proficiency in order to register for academic courses. The following methods of a demonstration are approved:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum band score of 6.5.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 76 for Internet-based test
Tuition
USD
27,487