Biochemistry is a specialty within chemistry that focuses on the basic substances and elements that make up living creatures, including plants, animals and humans.
Biochemistry is a popular major for students preparing to go on to medical school, veterinary school, dental school or other similar healthcare professional programs that require a foundation in both biology and chemistry. However, students also pursue many other types of paths including lab research in areas related to water, healthcare, and manufacturing; forensics work for municipalities or agencies; agriculture; genetics; scientific writing and promotion; sales and marketing in science fields; food safety and production; legal consulting on scientific matters; pharmaceutical production; and more.
Complete 120 credits including 90 credits in the College of Letters & Science and with 36 of the 90 credits in L&S upper-level (numbered above 300) courses and 30 of those 36 credits in designated Advanced Natural Science courses. The College requires that students must complete in residence at UWM at least 15 credits in upper-division (numbered 300 or above) courses in their major.
September 2025
College of Letters and Science
2442 E Hartford Avenue,
MILWAUKEE,
Wisconsin,
53211, United States
Students who are graduating high school seniors or high school graduates (or equivalent) who haven鈥檛 previously attended a college or university.
TOEFL IBT: 79 or higher
TOEFL PBT: 548 or higher
IELTS/IELTS Indicator: 6.5 or higher
Duolingo: 120 or higher
PTEA: 56 or higher
IB: 5 in HL English
British A-level: C or Better
Fall (September) Semester Applications: March 1
Spring (January) Semester Applications: December 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
