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Biochemistry

Program Transfer Guide
St. Mary's College of Maryland

About the Program

  St. Mary's College of Maryland encourages students to complete their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science prior to transferring to St. Mary's College of Maryland. Students who do not complete their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree must complete the LEAD General Education package as listed below.

  Biochemistry explores the molecular processes of life and reflects the intersection of chemistry and biology needed to understand these processes. The biochemistry major is designed to meet the needs of students interested in this interdisciplinary subject. Students completing a biochemistry major will be prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, for pursuit of graduate degrees in biochemistry or chemistry and for entry into medical, veterinary, dental or pharmacy schools. This degree program follows guidelines suggested by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for an undergraduate degree in biochemistry. 

 Note: Most courses at St. Mary's College of Maryland are worth 4 credits.  Students will only receive the amount of credits at St. Mary’s College of Maryland that they received at their Sending Institution. For example, if your previous college/university says Introduction to Psychology is worth 3 credits, you will only receive 3 credits for Introduction to Psychology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The transfer courses worth 3 credits will still be applied to meet specific course requirements within the SMCM majors. 

PTG Requirements

By changing the institution you will be able to see how the transfers at the sender institution selected.

When there is No equivalency found, the ARTSYS database shows no equivalent course at Allegany College of Maryland. There might be a course yet to be evaluated by St. Mary's College of Maryland that meets the requirement. Consult with your advisor.

Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
St. Mary's College of Maryland Requirement
  • Chemistry Courses take the following courses, take 16 credits
    16 credits
    Minimum grade required: C-
  • Biology Courses take the following courses, take 8-10 credits
    8 - 10 credits
    Minimum grade required: C-
  • Mathematics Requirement take the following courses, take 8 credits
    8 credits
    Minimum grade required: C-
  • Physics I Requirement take the following courses, take 4 credits
    4 credits
    Minimum grade required: C-
  • Physics II Requirement take the following courses, take 4 credits
    4 credits
    Minimum grade required: C-
  • General Education LEAD Curriculum Requirements - Waived with the completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from a Maryland community college Successfully complete one course in each requirement
    21 - 32 credits
    Minimum grade required: D
    Minimum grade required: D
    Pick at least 1 courses
    Notes: Notes: Click on "LEAD Cultural Literacy" to see a full list of courses that will fulfill this requirement
    Minimum grade required: D
    Pick at least 1 courses
    Notes: Notes: Click on "LEAD Humanities" to see a full list of courses that will fulfill this requirement
    Minimum grade required: D
    Pick at least 1 courses
    Notes: Notes: Click on "LEAD Language Study" to see a full list of courses that will fulfill this requirement
    Minimum grade required: D
    Pick at least 1 courses
    Notes: Notes: Click on "LEAD Mathematics" to see a full list of courses that will fulfill this requirement
    Minimum grade required: D
    Pick at least 1 courses
    Notes: Notes: Click on "LEAD Natural Science with Lab" to see a full list of courses that will fulfill this requirement
    Minimum grade required: D
    Pick at least 1 courses
    Notes: Notes: Click on "LEAD Social and Behavioral Sciences" to see a full list of courses that will fulfill this requirement
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