Natural Sciences, Biochemistry Major, 3+3 Dual Degree, B.A.

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Coordinator: Troy Makal

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise has a 3+3 Dual-Degree Articulation agreement with Appalachia College of Pharmacy (ACP) that provides a pathway for motivated students to obtain both a bachelor’s degree (BA Biochemistry) and doctorate of pharmacy (PharmD) in six academic years - a course of study that typically takes eight years. Benefits to the students include but are not limited to:

Elimination of two years of academic work
Elimination of two years of academic cost
Receipt of two degrees (BA and PharmD) upon successful completion of the program,
Guaranteed admission to Appalachian College of Pharmacy upon successful completion of the BA Biochemistry curriculum at UVA Wise
Accelerated entry into the workforce

Declaration and Application

Students interested in pursuing the Dual-Degree route must make an appointment with the Chair of the Natural Science Department to declare their intent to apply. The Chair will then refer the student application to the UVA Wise Pre-Pharmacy Committee for academic review and entrance interview. Upon recommendation of the Pre-Pharmacy Committee, the department will notify the Office of the Registrar to declare the major and assign an advisor. The Pre-Pharmacy Advisor will notify the ACP liaison of the applicant’s acceptance.

In order to receive a BA in Biochemistry Degree from UVA Wise, candidates must:

Complete the UVA Wise Liberal Arts Core.
Complete BA Biochemistry curriculum as prescribed below.
Complete first two years of didactic coursework at ACP.
Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 and a minimum STEM GPA of 2.5
Apply for graduation with the UVA Wise Office of the Registrar by March 1 of their second year at ACP.

Required Biology Courses

BIO 1010 - Principles Of Biology Credit(s): 3 AND
BIO 1011 - Principles Of Biology Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 1030 - Basic Life Functions Credit(s): 3 AND
BIO 1031 - Basic Life Functions Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 2310 - Intro. to Anatomy & Physiology I Credit(s): 3 AND
BIO 2311 - Intro. to Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 2320 - Intro. to Anatomy & Physiology II Credit(s): 3 AND
BIO 2321 - Intro. to Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Credit(s): 1
BIO 3210 - Microbiology Credit(s): 4

Required Chemistry Courses

CHM 1010 - College Chemistry 1 Credit(s): 3 AND
CHM 1011 - College Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s): 1
CHM 1020 - College Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 AND
CHM 1021 - College Chemistry Lab 2 Credit(s): 1
CHM 2410 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 AND
CHM 2411 - Organic Chemistry Lab I Credit(s): 2
CHM 2420 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 AND
CHM 2421 - Organic Chemistry Lab II Credit(s): 2

Required Biochemistry Courses

BCH 3010 - Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3
BCH 3020 - Biochemistry II Credit(s): 3
BCH 4980 - Biochemistry Seminar I Credit(s): 1
BCH 4990 - Biochemistry Seminar II Credit(s): 1

Other Required Courses

MTH 1180 - Elem Probability & Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 2040 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MTH 2050 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
PHY 3010 - College Physics I Credit(s): 4 AND
PHY 3011 - College Physics Lab I Credit(s): 1
PHY 3020 - College Physics II Credit(s): 4 AND
PHY 3021 - College Physics Lab II Credit(s): 1

Other Requirements:

Intro to Psychology (PSY 1100 ), Intro to Sociology (SOC 1100 ) and Microeconomic Principles (ECO 2050 ) are required Liberal Arts Core courses. A minimum of 24 hours of science and math courses must be taken at UVA Wise.

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Natural Sciences, Biochemistry Major, 3+3 Dual Degree, B.A.

Declaration and Application

Required Biology Courses

Required Chemistry Courses

Required Biochemistry Courses

Other Required Courses

Other Requirements:

Total Credit Hours: 67

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Natural Sciences, Biochemistry Major, 3+3 Dual Degree, B.A.

Declaration and Application

Required Biology Courses

Required Chemistry Courses

Required Biochemistry Courses

Other Required Courses

Other Requirements:

Total Credit Hours: 67