Biochemistry Summer Course
Designed for Undergraduate and Post-Undergraduate Students
The biochemistry summer course at Drexel University College of Medicine was developed in
response to major changes in the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), which were implemented
in 2015.
This intensive 6-week course is designed for:
• Pre-med students
• Biology/chemistry majors
• Any students who intend to take the MCATs
Details
The biochemistry summer course is scheduled for June 13 through July 27, 2016. It meets for 2
hours every morning, Monday through Friday, and is taught by the same faculty who teach first year
medical students at Drexel University College of Medicine.
This one-semester equivalent course covers topics in general biochemistry divided into three parts:
fundamentals, metabolism and molecular biology. Each part culminates with an exam. Students are
expected to prepare for class by reading the assigned materials.
Fundamentals
• DNA, RNA and protein
structure
• Membranes
• Enzyme kinetics
• Lipids and carbohydrates
Metabolism
• Glycolysis
• Gluconeogenesis
• Citric acid cycle
• Oxidative phosphorylation
• Lipid and amino acid
metabolism
Molecular Biology
• Recombinant DNA
• DNA replication and repair
• Transcription
• Translation and protein
processing
• Control of gene expression
MCAT Changes
Starting 2015, MCAT is more comprehensive, has
more questions, and includes new topics. Biochemistry
is essential MCAT preparation. The MCAT includes
a section covering biochemical foundations of
living systems.
Previous MCAT Current MCAT
Contact: Luci Boyer, Executive Assistant
Email: biosummer@drexelmed.edu
drexelmed.edu/biosummer