Riverside,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biochemistry - Medical Sciences in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside
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Riverside United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
46,326
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The UC Riverside biochemistry bachelor's program offers three specialization tracks—biology, chemistry, and medical sciences—tailored to students' professional or academic objectives. Students can pursue either a B.A. or B.S. degree in this field. Financial support is robust, with 85% of undergraduates receiving financial assistance and 70% obtaining full tuition coverage through grants and scholarships. Numerous undergraduates also engage in diverse campus research initiatives. Departmental research encompasses molecular biology, physical biochemistry, molecular endocrinology, plant biochemistry & molecular biology, signal transduction, and biomedical studies. Beyond collaborative research with faculty, the new School of Medicine creates expanded avenues for students to enhance their laboratory and research expertise during their undergraduate studies. Graduates will establish a strong foundation for advancing to health science professional programs, scientific graduate studies, or other science-related careers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university in their home country.
Record all courses and marks/grades earned exactly as reported by the international school — whether as numbers, letters, percentages or words.
To meet minimum requirements to be considered for UCR selection, you must earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to an 85 percent on a 100 percent scale).
You can demonstrate proficiency by meeting any of the following exam benchmarks Keep in mind that you must complete one of these exams by December of your final year of high school secondary school.
Score 24 or higher for the ACT English Language Arts ELA
Score 31 or higher on Writing and Language in the SAT
Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition
Score 6 or 7 on the IB Standard Level examination in English Language A only
Score 5, 6 or 7 on the IB Higher Level examination in English Language A only
Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System IELTS, Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL examination Internet based test IBT Minimum score of 80 or better, Paper delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better, Duolingo English Test DET Minimum score of 115.
Tuition
USD
46,326