Program Overview
This curriculum provides a sound theoretical and practical training in the core subjects of chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology. Building on a broad foundation of basic scientific knowledge in mathematics, physics and general and physical chemistry, teaching focuses on organic-chemical and biochemical reaction mechanisms, including chemical synthesis and research into the mode of action of biologically active compounds. Graduates of this course of study are sought-after specialists in biochemical research laboratories in the university environment or in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological or biomedical industry.
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Academic Requirements
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Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
HL • Required: 4
Biology or Chemistry or Physics
HL • Required: 4
English A: Literature or English A: Language & Literature or French A: Literature or French A: Language & Literature or German A: Literature or German A: Language & Literature or Mandarin A: Literature or Mandarin A: Language & Literature or Spanish A: Literature or Spanish A: Language & Literature
HL • Required: 4