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Description
Biochemistry is a bridge between biology and chemistry. This hybrid major focuses on the composition of living things. Youll examine topics like how humans derive nutrients from food, how diseases evolve, and why plants thrive in certain environments.
The program is laboratory focused, and most labs contain 12 or fewer students, ensuring personal attention. Like Chemistry, Suffolks Biochemistry program follows a coursework sequence endorsed by the American Chemical Society, which guarantees that your degree will be respected as you go on to graduate and professional work.
Importantly, the biochemistry major positions you particularly well for careers in rapidly developing fields. Many students go on to lucrative, high-demand careers as allied health workersthe essential medical personnel like nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, and paramedics. Other students go on to graduate school in toxicology and pharmacology. The biochemistry major also lays the ideal foundation for application to medical school.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline February 15, 2015 Tuition fee- USD 16265 Semester (National)
Full-time: 12-17 credits per semester $16,265
Start date 2016 Credits 126 creditsStudents must complete a minimum of 126 credits for graduation.
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test- English
Course Content
- Biochemistry Major Requirements: 20 courses, 73 credits
- The curricula for the BS and BA in Biochemistry satisfy the requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society if CHEM-375 and CHEM-L375 are elected.
Core Requirements (18 courses with corresponding labs if applicable, 65 credits)
- CHEM-111 General Chemistry I
Prerequisites:
Placement at MATH 104 or better. Students who do not place at MATH 104 must take MATH 104 concurrently. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM-L111.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Fundamental principles of chemistry are discussed. Topics include introductions to atomic structure, stoichiometry, the periodic table, the nature of chemical bonds, and chemical reactions. This course is recommended for science and engineering majors or those considering careers in the health sciences.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS,SCI TECH ENGNR
- CHEM-L111 General Chemistry I Lab
Prerequisites:
Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 111.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Introduction to the basic principles of chemistry through discovery laboratory experiments. Students will be introduced to safe laboratory practices and basic techniques such as determining mass and volume, representing data in the form of tables and graphs, and synthesizing and isolating a metal complex. Workshop activities include understanding modern approaches to the scientific method, reading and understanding the scientific literature, and building molecular models. This laboratory is designed around the foundational laboratory skills practiced by science students in a wide variety of majors. 4-hour laboratory.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS,SCI TECH ENGNR
- CHEM-112 General Chemistry II
Prerequisites:
CHEM 111/L111; CHEM-L112 must be taken concurrently.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course is a continuation of General Chemistry I. Fundamental principles of chemistry are discussed. Topics include introductions to thermochemistry, gases, solution chemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base systems, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of CHEM 111 and CHEM L111. 3 hours of lecture 1 term - 3 credits.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS
- CHEM-L112 General Chemistry II Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 112 must be taken concurrently;
Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course is a continuation of General Chemistry I Lab. Students apply the basic principles of chemistry through discovery laboratory experiments. Quantitative analysis is emphasized. Students will be introduced to basic analytical techniques such as gravimetric analysis, the application of Beer's Law, and acid-base titrations. This laboratory is designed around the foundational laboratory skills practiced by science students in a wide variety of majors. 4-hour laboratory.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS
- CHEM-211 Organic Chemistry I
Prerequisites:
CHEM 112
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Basic theories of structure, bonding, and chemical reactivity as specifically applied to modern organic chemistry. Topics include functional groups, acid/base chemistry, nomenclature, resonance, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Significant emphasis placed on the use of the arrow formalism to indicate the location and movement of electrons; serves as a basic introduction to organic mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 112, L112 Concurrent enrollment in CHEM L211 required unless L211 has been previously completed. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM L211 required. 3 hours lecture. 1 term - 3 credits. Normally offered Fall, days/Summer I, evenings.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- CHEM-L211 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisites:
Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 211.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Laboratory exercises providing an introduction to synthetic organic chemistry techniques, including melting point determination, distillation, crystallization, extraction, chromatographic separations, and infrared spectroscopy. A component of this laboratory course incorporates discussions of experimental design within the context of environmentally benign (green) organic chemistry. Reports are prepared in professional style. Prerequisite: CHEM 112, L112. Concurrent enrollment in 211 required. 4-hour laboratory. 1 term - 1 credit. Normally offered Fall/Summer, days and evenings.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- CHEM-212 Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisites:
CHEM 211 CHEM L211
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Builds on the core competencies acquired in Organic Chemistry I, includes detailed discussions of organic mechanisms of substitution, elimination, and addition reactions. Significant emphasis is placed on organic synthesis, structure determination, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 211, L211. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM L212 required. 3 hours lecture. 1 term - 3 credits. Normally offered Spring, days/Summer II, evenings.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
- CHEM-L212 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Prerequisites:
CHEM 211/L211
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Builds on the core competencies acquired in Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. Significant emphasis is placed on the characterization of organic molecules via nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. A component of this laboratory course incorporates discussions of experimental design within the context of environmentally benign (green) organic chemistry. Reports are prepared in professional style. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 212 required. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered Spring/Summer II, days and evenings.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
- CHEM-314 Instrumental Analysis
Prerequisites:
CHEM 211; CHEM L314 must be taken concurrently.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Theory and application of analytical instruments: ultraviolet, visible, fluorescence, atomic and emission spectroscopy; chromatographic methods; electrochemical measurements. Prerequisites: CHEM 211; CHEM L314 must be taken concurrently. 3 hour lecture. 1 term - 3 credits. Normally offered Fall/Spring, days.
Term:
Alternates Fall & Spring
- CHEM-L314 Instrumental Analysis Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM L211; CHEM 314 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Laboratory experiments in chemical analysis using instrumental techniques, including spectroscopy and chromatography. Data collection and evaluation includes computer-based methods. Reports are prepared in professional style. Prerequisites: CHEM L112; CHEM 314 must be taken concurrently. 4-hour Laboratory. 1 term - 1 credit. Normally offered Fall/Spring.
Term:
Alternates Fall & Spring
- CHEM-331 Biochemistry I
Prerequisites:
CHEM 212/L212 or permission of instructor. CHEM L331 must be taken concurrently.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course explores the foundations of biochemistry, including the structure, organization and behavior of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Topics include enzyme kinetics, membrane structure and signal-transduction pathways. Students will be introduced to the biochemical literature and computer-based bioinformatics techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 212/L212 or permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM L331 required. 3 hours of lecture per week. Offered every Fall, days only.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- CHEM-L331 Biochemical Techniques I
Prerequisites:
Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 331. Take CHEM-212 or permission of instructor.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Laboratory course introducing biochemical techniques. Topics include purification of DNA and proteins, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, protein quantitation and detection, and enzyme kinetic assays. lab work will be written up in the style of a professional journal article. Offered every Fall, days only.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- CHEM-332 Biochemistry II
Prerequisites:
CHEM 331
Credits:
4.00
Description:
This course explores the principles of bioenergetics and metabolism of biological compounds. Coverage includes intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, oxidative phosphorylation, and synthesis of purines and pyrimidines. Additional topics include the regulation and integration of metabolism. Lectures will be supplemented with discussions of the biochemical literature. Prerequisites: CHEM 331. 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation per week. Offered every Spring, days only.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
- CHEM-411 Physical Chemistry I
Prerequisites:
CHEM 112; MATH 166;
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Principles of thermodynamics and its general applications to physical and chemical change; introduction to the kinetic theory of gases and concepts of statistical mechanics. 3 hours lecture. 3 hour lecture. Normally offered Fall, days.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- CHEM-L411 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Prerequisites:
CHEM 411 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Laboratory exercises covering classical experiments in thermodynamic and instrumental measurements. Significant emphasis will be placed on experimental design and data analysis skills in addition to technical writing skills as demonstrated by laboratory reports prepared in the professional style. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered Fall, days.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- CHEM-412 Physical Chemistry II
Prerequisites:
CHEM 411
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Applications of thermodynamics to solutions, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry; chemical kinetics will be covered. Quantum chemistry and the application of spectroscopy to molecular structure. 3 hours lecture. Normally offered Spring, days.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
- CHEM-L412 Physical Chemistry Lab II
Prerequisites:
CHEM L411; CHEM 412 must be taken concurrently.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Laboratory exercises using spectroscopic techniques (optical and electrochemical) to explore kinetic and thermodynamic and quantum mechanical properties of chemical systems. Emphasis will be placed on experimental design and data analysis skills in addition to technical writing skills as demonstrated through reports prepared in the professional style. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered Spring, days.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
- CHEM-428 Research & Seminar I
Prerequisites:
CHEM 212; CHEM L212; Instructor's Consent required
Credits:
1.00- 4.00
Description:
Independent study under the direct supervision of the chemistry faculty. Students are required to attend departmental seminars, write a professional research report, and give an oral presentation on their project for review by the chemistry faculty. Depending on the project undertaken, students may obtain ECR credit. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and CHEM L212 and by permission of the instructor. 1 terms - 1 to 4 credits. Normally offered every Fall.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
Type:
Expanded Classroom Requirement
- CHEM-429 Research & Seminar II
Prerequisites:
CHEM 212 and CHEM L212 and by permission of the instructor.
Credits:
1.00- 4.00
Description:
Independent study under the direct supervision of the chemistry faculty. Students are required to attend departmental seminars, write a professional research report, and give an oral presentation for review by the chemistry faculty. Depending on the project undertaken, students may obtain ECR credit. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and CHEM L212 and permission of the instructor. 1 term - 1 to 4 credits. Normally offered every Spring.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
Type:
Expanded Classroom Requirement
- CHEM-L432 Advanced Biochemistry Research Laboratory
Prerequisites:
CHEM-331; CHEM-L331
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Advanced biochemistry laboratory course where students learn experimental design, data analysis, and critical analysis of the scientific literature through the development of independent research projects. Projects vary from year to year, but may include recombinant DNA techniques, purification and quantitation of DNA and proteins, protein detection, enzyme kinetics, and bioinformatics. Research will be written up in the style of a professional scientific journal article and presented as a poster. Students will attend scientific talks at local universities. Satisfies the Expanded Classroom Requirement (ECR). Offered in Spring, days only, every year or every other year.
Term:
Alternates Fall & Spring
Type:
Expanded Classroom Requirement
- BIO-111 Introduction to the Cell
Prerequisites:
Must take BIO L111 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Explanation of key biological structures and reactions of the cell. This is an introductory course required of all biology majors and minors, and some non-biology science majors. This course is not recommended for the non-science student.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
- BIO-L111 Introduction to the Cell Laboratory
Prerequisites:
Concurrently with BIO 111
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Sessions are designed to familiarize the student with biological molecules, and the techniques used in their study. The techniques covered include basic solution preparation, separation and quantification of molecules, enzyme catalysis,and cell isolation.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
- BIO-114 Organismal Biology
Prerequisites:
Must take BIO L114 concurrently.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Introduction to organismal biology emphasizing evolution, phylogenetics, form, and function. Only when offered in Fall participation in the annual October (Columbus Day Weekend) field trip to the Friedman Field Station is mandatory (a small fee is associated with this trip).
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
SCI TECH ENGNR
- BIO-L114 Organismal Biology Laboratory
Prerequisites:
Must take BIO 114 concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
A series of laboratory experiences in evolution, diversity, anatomy and physiology.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
SCI TECH ENGNR
- MATH-165 Calculus I
Prerequisites:
Math Placement score or MATH 121 with a grade of C or better
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Functions, limits and continuity; instantaneous rate of change, tangent slopes, and the definition of the derivative of a function; power, product, and quotient rules, trig derivatives, chain rule, implicit differentiation; higher order derivatives; applications(curve sketching, limits at infinity, optimization, differentials); other transcendental functions (inverse trig functions, exponential and log functions, hyperbolic trig functions); anti-derivatives; indefinite integrals; applications (net change). 4 lecture hours plus 1 recitation session each week. Normally offered each semester.
- MATH-166 Calculus II
Prerequisites:
MATH 165 with grade of C or better
Credits:
4.00
Description:
Riemann sums and definite integrals; Fundamental Theorem; applications (areas); integration of exponential functions, trig functions, and inverse trig functions; techniques of integration (by parts, trig substitution, partial fractions); area, volume, and average value applications; differential equations (separable, exponential growth, linear); infinite sequences and series; convergence tests; power series; Taylor and Maclaurin series (computation, convergence, error estimates, differentiation and integration of Taylor series). 4 lecture hours plus 1 recitation session each week. Normally offered each semester.
- PHYS-151 University Physics I
Prerequisites:
Take MATH-121 or MATH 165. PHYS L151 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Introduction to the fundamental principles of physics using calculus. The course includes the study of vectors, Newton's laws, rotations, rigid body statics and dynamics, simple harmonic motion, heat and temperature.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS,SCI TECH ENGNR
- PHYS-L151 University Physics Lab I
Prerequisites:
PHYS 151 concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The laboratory consists of experiments to illustrate the basic concepts studied in the course: measurements, propagation of errors, vectors, Newton's laws, work and energy, momentum, rotations, oscillations, simple harmonic motion, fluid. Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, differentiation and integration required.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS,SCI TECH ENGNR
- PHYS-152 University Physics II
Prerequisites:
PHYS 151, PHYS L152 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
This calculus based course begins with topics in kinetic theory and the laws of thermodynamics. It then covers electric charge and field, Gauss' law, electrical potential and capacitance, electric currents and DC circuits. Next magnetism, electromagnetic induction, Faraday's law and AC circuits are discussed. This is followed by Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, and properties of light.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS,SCI TECH ENGNR
- PHYS-L152 University Physics Lab II
Prerequisites:
PHYS 151 and L151 and PHYS 152 must be taken concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
The laboratory consists of experiments to illustrate the basic concepts studied in the course: heat, gas laws, electric forces, field, and potential, DC and AC circuits, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, Faraday's law, optics. Calculus, algebra, trigonometry are required. Error propagation, use of Excel, laboratory notebooks, and formal reports required.
Term:
Offered Both Fall and Spring
Type:
NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS,SCI TECH ENGNR
Elective Requirements (2 courses with corresponding labs if applicable, 8 credits)
Choose two biology electives from the following:
- BIO-203 Anatomy and Physiology I
Prerequisites:
BIO L203 MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY BIO 111, BIO L111.
Credits:
3.00
Description:
First part of a systematic survey of the structure and functional inter-relations of the organ systems of the human body. This course includes histology and discussion of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Medical terminology will be used.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- BIO-L203 Anatomy & Physiology Lab I
Prerequisites:
BIO 111/L111; Must take BIO-203 concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
A study of the human skeletal system and a comparative look at other organ systems involving observation of anatomical models and dissection of mammalian specimens. Also includes computer simulations of physiological processes.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- BIO-204 Anatomy and Physiology II
Prerequisites:
BIO 203, BIO L203; BIO L204 must be taken concurrently;
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Conclusion of the survey of the structure and function of inter-relations of the organ systems of the human body. This course investigates the endocrine,circulatory, respiratory,immunity, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Medical terminology will be used.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
- BIO-L204 Anatomy & Physiology Lab II
Prerequisites:
BIO 203/L203 and BIO 204 must be taken concurrently;
Credits:
1.00
Description:
A study of the human viscera using anatomical models and dissection of mammalian specimens. Also includes microscopy of tissues.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
- BIO-274 Genetics
Prerequisites:
BIO 111/L111 and BIO 114/L114; BIO L274 concurrently;
Credits:
3.00
Description:
An examination of the basic principles of genetics in eukaryotes and prokaryotes at the level of molecules, cells, and multicellular organisms, including humans. Topics include Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, structure and function of chromosomes and genomes, biological variation resulting from recombination, mutation, and selection, and population genetics.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- BIO-L274 Genetics Lab
Prerequisites:
Must be taken concurrently with BIO 274.
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Experiments designed to demonstrate principles presented in lecture, using a range of genetic model organisms that include E. coli, B. subtilis, S. cerevisiae, D. melanogaster, S. fimicola, and C. elegans.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- BIO-285 Microbiology
Prerequisites:
BIO-111 and BIO-L111; BIO-L285 concurrently;
Credits:
3.00
Description:
Viruses and bacteria are surveyed in terms of their ecology, biochemistry, taxonomy, molecular biology and control.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- BIO-L285 Microbiology Laboratory
Prerequisites:
BIO 111/L111; BIO 285 concurrently;
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Introduction to microbiological techniques and their applications to health, research and industry.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- BIO-374 Genomics
Prerequisites:
BIO 111/L111, CHEM 111/L111, BIO 274/L274 Must take BIO L374 concurrently
Credits:
3.00
Description:
What can we learn from genomics? In this course, you will develop an understanding of how cutting edge techniques from biotechnology are changing our views of biology. You will learn how genetic sequencing can be used for everything from tracing evolutionary histories in the tree of life to shedding light on biodiversity patterns of populations. With a focus on human genetics, you will also explore how genes are discovered and linked to phenotypic traits. Finally, you will consider methods of monitoring gene expression and how the resulting genetic networks can help medicine and drug development.
- BIO-L374 Genomics Laboratory
Prerequisites:
BIO 111/L111, CHEM 111/L111, BIO 274/L274 Must take BIO 374 concurrently
Credits:
1.00
Description:
In this course, you will develop an understanding of current genomic methods through collection and examination of your own data. In the first part of the lab, you will use sequencing techniques to compare genetic relationships and characterize the microbial biodiversity of a population. In the second part of the lab, you will focus on gene expression and functional genomics. You will determine the actions of a transcription factor through RNA-seq and also determine how a collection of uncharacterized transcription factors affect antibiotic sensitivity. In addition to reading primary literature and keeping a lab notebook, you will also learn how to analyze and present your genomics data.
- BIO-377 Immunology
Prerequisites:
BIO-114/L114; CHEM-211/L211; BIO-L377 concurrently;
Credits:
3.00
Description:
The concept of immunity, response to infection, structure of the immune system, biochemistry of immunoglobins, antigen-antibody interactions, allergy, immunological injury, lymphocyte subpopulations and cellular immunity, tolerance suppression and enhancement. Taught alternate/even years.
Term:
Offered Spring Term
- BIO-L377 Immunology Laboratory
Prerequisites:
BIO-114/L114; CHEM-211/L211; BIO-337 concurrently;
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Anatomy of the immune system , immunoglobin purification, hemagglutination, enzyme immunoassay. Immuno-chemistry, immunoelectrophoresis, gel precipitation assay.
Term:
Occasional
- BIO-403 Cell Biology
Prerequisites:
BIO 111/L111; CHEM-211/L211; BIO-L403 concurrently;
Credits:
3.00
Description:
The study of cells, approached through examinations of biochemical mechanisms, the relation between the structure and function of biological molecules and organelles, and the regulation of normal and diseased cells.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- BIO-L403 Cell Biology Lab
Prerequisites:
BIO-111/L11; CHEM-211/L211; BIO-L403 concurrently;
Credits:
1.00
Description:
Examination of biological molecules and their role in cell function. Techniques used in these examinations will include enzymatic analyses, gel electrophoresis, immunologic identification, chromatography, and spectroscopy. Students are expected to develop their proficiency in the laboratory techniques used, to analyze their results in a quantitative manner, and to present their findings.
Term:
Offered Fall Term
- BIO-474 Molecular Genetics
Prerequisites:
CHEM-211/L211; and CHEM 331 or BIO-274/L274; BIO-L474 concurrently;
Credits:
3.00
Description:
An examination of concepts and techniques of modern molecular biology. Topics include the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and proteins, the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes at transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels, genetic modification of organisms, and genome analysis. This course will incorporate readings and discussions of primary scientific literature. Spring semester.
Term:
Occasional
- BIO-L474 Molecular Genetics Lab
Prerequisites:
Take CHEM-211 and CHEM-L211; Take CHEM-331 or BIO-274 and BIO-L274; BIO-474 must be taken concurrently;
Credits:
1.00
Description:
This upper level laboratory course will consist of a semester-long project in the form of a series of consecutive experiments involving the generation of a genetically modified organism and its subsequent molecular analysis. Techniques employed will include genetic screens, DNA isolation, restriction endonuclease analysis, transformation of bacteria,gel electrophoresis, gene reported assays, RNA isolation, reverse transcription, and quantitative PCR.
Term:
Occasional
Note: BIO-274, BIO-403, and BIO-474 are recommended for those planning to take the Biochemistry GRE examination for application to graduate school.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 77
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSRequirements
We do not use specific minimums for scores or grades in the decision process, but weigh all factors together to gain a whole view of you and your potential for success as a Suffolk University student:
- Level and range of high school courses selected
- Grades achieved (official high school transcript with senior year grades)
- SAT or ACT scores (our code is 3771)
- Recommendations (two required; one from a guidance counselor, one from a teacher)
- The essay
- Other required forms
- Admission interview (optional)
- Transfer students should view the transfer requirements page for more details.
In high school, you should have completed:
- Four units of English
- Three units of mathematics (algebra I and II and geometry)
- Two units of science (at least one with a lab)
- Two units of language
- One unit of American history
- Four units distributed among other college preparatory electives
We may also consider other factors in the review process, such as:
- Class rank
- Honors courses
- AP courses
We are also very interested in personal qualities that will offer us further insights into you as an applicant, including:
- Admission interview
- Extracurricular involvement
- Community service
- Special interests
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