Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, United States

Sacred Heart University is a private, Roman Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was founded in 1963 by Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Sacred Heart was the first Catholic university in the United States to be staffed by the laity.

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Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Why Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Sacred Heart?

With the BS in Biochemistry program at Sacred Heart, you will gain the scientific knowledge, laboratory, and critical-thinking skills you need for a future career or graduate study in the molecular life sciences, medicine, or health professions. Biochemistry majors emerge well qualified for research or laboratory positions in clinical, chemical or life science industries.

In the BS in Biochemistry program at Sacred Heart, you will:

  • Benefit from small class sizes and personalized instruction from accomplished faculty
  • Have access to six state-of-the-art teaching labs and four research labs
  • Acquire training in biochemical theory, techniques, and practice
  • Gain knowledge and skills in chem-bioinformatics, computational biochemistry, and computer-enabled drug design and discovery
  • Be prepared to continue your studies in the fields of molecular life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing or physician assistant roles
  • Have the opportunity to complete an internship
  • Be able to join the Sacred Heart Student Affiliate American Chemical Society Club (SHUSAACS)
  • Participate in research alongside faculty members
  • Be able to present your research at the National American Chemical Society conference and network with over 10,000 chemistry professionals
  • Study at our Fairfield campus which is ideally located within 50 miles of several fast-growing biotechnology firms, including Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Alexion, Regeneron, and Protein Sciences Corporation

Course of Study

The BS in Biochemistry requires completion of 58 credits from core and supporting courses.

Graduate prepared for a chemistry career or further study

Graduates of Sacred Heart's biochemistry program have gone on to work for:

  • Boehringer-Ingelheim
  • Pfizer 
  • Unilever
  • Cytec Industries
  • King Industries
  • RT Vanderbilt
  • US Surgical/Covidian

SHU graduates have continued their studies in Sacred Heart’s master’s degree programs in chemistry as well as at the following schools:

  • University of Connecticut Medical, Dental and Law Schools
  • Yale University
  • Princeton University
  • New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Rutgers University
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • University of Delaware
  • University of Arizona 
  • Boston College Law School 
  • Dartmouth University

https://www.sacredheart.edu/majors--programs/biochemistry---bs/ 

  • If you have not done so already, register for a campus visit on our visit planner page
  • Submit your Common Application by the appropriate deadline.
  • Have your guidance office submit your current official secondary school transcript.
  • Submit one letter of recommendation from an individual other than a family member.
  • If you are applying Early Decision, submit the Early Decision Contract
  • Submit a non-refundable $50 application fee when completing your Common Application. If paying by check, make check payable to Sacred Heart University.
  • We are a test-optional school. If you elect to submit your standardized test scores, use the following Sacred Heart University codes:
    • SAT Code: 3780
    • ACT Code: 0589
    • AP Code: 3780
    • TOEFL Code: 3780

English Proficiency Test Requirements

  • SAT/ACT Reading/Writing scores (optional for general admission to SHU)
  • TOEFL : 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE: 62
  • Duolingo: 110

Materials submitted by mail may be sent to: Sacred Heart University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825.

Questions? Contact Us

If you have questions about the application process or freshman admission requirements, call the Admissions office at 203-371-7880 or contact your admissions counselor.

https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/undergraduate-admissions/freshman-admission/ 

 

 

November 15 
Early Decision I Application Deadline (Binding application; Learn more about our Early Decision Program
Decision letters will be postmarked by December 1
December 1 
Early Action I Application Deadline (Non-binding application)
Decision letters will be postmarked by January 15
January 15 
Early Decision II Application Deadline (Binding application; Learn more about our Early Decision Program)
Decision letters will be postmarked by February 1
February 1 
Early Action II Application Deadline (Non-binding application)
Decision Letters will be postmarked by February 15
Applications received thereafter will be considered within our Regular Decision plan
May 1 
Enrolled student deposit due and priority deadline for housing
https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/undergraduate-admissions/freshman-admission/ 

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