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95% recommend

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  • Freshman675%
  • Sophomore225%
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hardest class is organic chemistry. double majoring with math, classes are much easier for biochemistry/lifesciences-more memorization heavy

Difficulty & workload

It is one of the longer majors and has several weeders. People freak out about it a lot but you just need to be calm and probably sacrifice some other things for studying.

Difficulty & workload

Less math prereqs than I thought. Pretty fun major

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PositiveDifficulty & workload
Sophomore Verified

hardest class is organic chemistry. double majoring with math, classes are much easier for biochemistry/lifesciences-more memorization heavy

Apr 2026
MixedDifficulty & workload
Sophomore Verified

It is one of the longer majors and has several weeders. People freak out about it a lot but you just need to be calm and probably sacrifice some other things for studying.

Apr 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Freshman Verified

Less math prereqs than I thought. Pretty fun major

Apr 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Freshman Verified

It's so fun! it challenges your ability to study and think. So many interesting concepts! I am excited to go to grad school, and would 100% recommend to others.

Oct 2025
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Freshman Verified

It is very interesting, make sure to stay on top of everything.

Apr 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Freshman Verified

My passion for biochemistry comes from my father. Taking chemistry in high school opened my eyes to the world of the physical sciences

Oct 2025
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Freshman Verified

I love biology and i love chem. Biochemistry is great!!!

Apr 2026
PositiveCourses & teaching
Freshman Verified

I haven’t had much experience tbh but excited to learn more! I love the courses and potential opportunities

Oct 2025

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