The B.S. Biochemistry program aims to initiate the development of manpower capabilities in theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry used in basic and applied research in health-related areas where biochemical tool is required. The program also aims to provide students with an understanding of physiological processes at the molecular level. The graduate of BS Biochemistry program shall be able to do the following 3 to 5 years after graduation:
- Pass the Chemist’s licensure exam
- Excel in reputable post-baccalaureate programs
- Manifest competency and leadership as practitioners in relevant fields of biochemistry and chemistry particularly in industry, academe, or government
- Demonstrate the capability for independent and collaborative research
- Demonstrate ethical, social and environmental responsibility as a professional biochemist/chemist
To be able to achieve the above-mentioned goals, the program learning outcomes (PLOs) were revised and formulated to define required knowledge, skills and attitudes of a biochemist after graduation. A student graduating from the BS Biochemistry program should be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of fundamental scientific principles and a command of basic knowledge underlying Biochemistry/Chemistry.
- Apply appropriate laboratory techniques and skills, including the utilization of modern equipment in the practice of Biochemistry/Chemistry.
- Interpret qualitative and quantitative data in a scientific study.
- Communicate significant scientific results of a study clearly and concisely by written, verbal and/or graphical means.
- Relate basic knowledge of Chemistry and Biochemistry to practical applications.
- Integrate moral ,ethical and social responsibilities as a Filipino citizen to the practice of the profession
First Year
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | | |
| Subject | Units | Prerequisite | Subject | Units | Prerequisite |
| Chem 19 (Principles of Chemistry) | 5 | | Chem 33 (Organic Chemistry I) | 5 | |
| Math 83 (Essentials of Analysis I) | 5 | | Math 84 (Essentials of Analysis II) | 5 | Math 83 |
| Math 101 (Elementary Statistics) | 3 | | Physics 71 | 4 | Math 83 or equivalent |
| GE 1 | 3 | | Physics 71.1 | 1 | Physics 71 (co-requisite) |
| GE 2 | 3 | | GE 3 | 3 | |
| PE 1 | (2) | | GE 4 | 3 | |
| NSTP 1 | (3) | | PE 2 | (2) | |
| | | NSTP 2 | (3) | |
| Total | 19 | | Total | 21 | |
First Year, Midyear
| Subject | Units | Prerequisite |
| Chem 111 (Inorganic Chemistry I) | 3 | Chem 19 |
| GE 5 | 3 | |
| Total | 6 | |
Second Year
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | | |
| Subject | Units | Prerequisite | Subject | Units | Prerequisite |
| Chem 36 (Organic Chemistry II) | 5 | Chem 33 | Biochem 71 (Professional Ethics, Legal, and Social Issues in Chemistry and Biochemistry) | 1 | |
| Chem 43 (Biochemistry I) | 5 | Chem 19, Chem 33 | Chem 46 (Biochemistry II) | 4 | Chem 43 |
| Math 85 (Essentials of Analysis III) | 3 | Math 84 | Chem 128 (Analytical Chemistry II) | 5 | Chem 29, Chem 33 |
| Chem 29 (Analytical Chemistry I) | 5 | Chem 19 | Physics 72 (Elementary Physics II) | 4 | Physics 71 |
| PE 3 | (2) | | Physics 72.1 (Elementary Physics II Laboratory) | 1 | Physics 71.1, Physics 72.1 (co-requisite) |
| | | Bio 110 (Integrated Principles of Biology) | 5 | |
| | | PE 4 | (2) | |
| Total | 18 | | Total | 20 | |
Second Year, Midyear
| Subject | Units | Prerequisite |
| GE 6 | 3 | |
| GE 7 | 3 | |
| Total | 6 | |
Third Year
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | | |
| Subject | Units | Prerequisite | Subject | Units | Prerequisite |
| Bio 120 (Microbiology) | 5 | Bio 110 | Biochem 121 (Biochemistry of the Gene) | 3 | Chem 43 |
| Chem 161 (Physical Chemistry I) | 5 | Chem 19, Math 85, Physics 72, Physics 72.1 | Biochem 122 (Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) | 2 | Chem 43, Biochem 121 (co-requisite) |
| Chem 129 (Analytical Chemistry III) | 4 | Chem 128 | Biochem 198 (Seminar) | 1 | Junior Standing |
| GE 8 | 3 | | Chem 162 (Physical Chemistry II) | 5 | Chem 161 |
| | | Chem 163 (Physical Chemistry III) | 3 | Math 85, Physics 72, Physics 72.1 |
| | | CMSC 110 (Foundations of Biocomputing) | 3 | |
| Total | 17 | | Total | 17 | |
Third Year, Midyear
| Subject | Units | Prerequisite |
| Biochem 190 (Practicum) | 3 | Junior standing |
| Total | 3 | |
Fourth Year
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | | |
| Subject | Units | Prerequisite | Subject | Units | Prerequisite |
| Biochem 125 (Physical Biochemistry) | 5 | Chem 46, Chem 162 | Biochem 168 (Environmental Biochemistry) | 3 | Chem 46 |
| Biochem 180 (Biochemical Engineering) | 4 | Biochem 121, Biochem 122 | Biochem 200 (Thesis) | 3 | Biochem 199 |
| Biochem 181 (Introduction to Bioinformatics and Chemoinformatics) | 2 | Biochem 121, CMSC 110 | Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Biochem 199 (Research Methods in Biochemistry) | 3 | Biochem 198 | Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Chem 112 (Inorganic Chemistry II) | 3 | Chem 111, Chem 163 | PI 100 (Life and Works of Jose Rizal) | 3 | |
| Total | 17 | | Total | 15 | |
Total. No. of Units: 159
GE Courses
| Subject | Units |
| Six (6) Core GEs |
| Comm 10 (Critical Perspectives in Communication) | 3 |
| Ethics 1 (Ethics and Moral Reasoning for Everyday Life) | 3 |
| Kas 1 (Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas) | 3 |
| Math 10 (Mathematics, Culture and Society) | 3 |
| STS 1 (Science, Technology and Society) | 3 |
| Wika 1 (Wika, Kultura at Lipunan) | 3 |
| Two (2) elective GEs |
| Science 10 (Probing the Physical World) | 3 |
| SAS 1 (Self and Society) | 3 |
| Arts 1 (Critical Perspectives in the Arts) | 3 |
| Science 11 (Living Systems: Concepts and Dynamics) | 3 |
| PhilArts 1 (Philippine Arts and Culture) | 3 |
Electives
| Subject | Units | Prerequisite |
| Biochem 158 (Introduction to Biochemical Complex Systems) | 3 | Chem 46, Math 101, Math 85 |
| Chem 191 (Bioconjugate Chemistry) | 3 | Chem 36, Chem 43 |
| Chem 192 (Nanochemistry) | 3 | Chem 128, Chem 112 |
| Chem 137 (Nutraceutical and Cosmoceutical Chemistry) | 3 | Chem 29, Chem 33 |
| Chem 154 (Management and Entrepreneurial Chemistry) | 3 | Chem 19 |
| Chem 136 (Polymer Chemistry) | 3 | Chem 36, Chem 162 |
| Chem 172 (Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry) | 3 | Chem 36 |
| Chem 193 (Forensic Chemistry) | 3 | Chem 43, Chem 128 |
| Biochem 130 (Nutritional Biochemistry) | 3 | Chem 46, Chem 36 |
| Biochem 155 (Industrial Biochemistry) | 2 | Chem 46 |
| Biochem 157 (Bioenergetics) | 3 | Biochem 125 |
| Biochem 159 (Membrane Biochemistry) | 3 | Biochem 125, Chem 36 |
| Biochem 170 (Computational Tools in Biochemistry) | 2 | Biochem 125, Chem 36 |
| Biochem 175 (Immunobiochemistry) | 3 | Chem 46, Chem 36 |
| Biochem 191 (Biochemical Evolution) | 3 | Bio 120, Biochem 121, Biochem 122 |
| Chem 124 (Bioinorganic Chemistry) | 3 | Chem 46 |
| Chem 135 (Chemistry of Natural Products) | 3 | Chem 46 |
| Chem 155 (Industrial Chemistry) | 3 | Chem 162 |
| Chem 197 (Special Topics in Applied Chemistry) | 3 | Chem 36, Chem 128 |
