How much overlapping is there in a biology and chemistry double major?

Question

How many units,credits, or classes are being overlapped by doing a double major in Biology and Chemistry.

Answer 1

If your plans are to go into a masters degree and beyond, there is a point in which, biology and chemistry, become ONE (applied biochemistry), and thus, its impossible to master one and not the other.....
Better to apply for programs that include BOTH subjects...
There is not only overlapping,,,,,if you are going into PhD, you will need also advanced integral and differential calculus, applied physics, ........
The more credits you get, the more chances you will get a good university to sponsor your postgraduate training if you live in the USA

Answer 2

It depends a lot on the school, your emphasis, and the class choices you make. Discuss it with your faculty advisors, and be sure to tell them what you really want and where your interests lie. If you don't get satisfaction there, look into a graduate program at your school that's closest to your interests. They should be motivated to help you by the hope of your doing graduate work there. That particular overlap should be well-travelled ground. They could even offer guidance on whether a double major is even your best choice. For the same time and work, you might instead pick one major, increase your emphasis in the other, and get an MS in exactly the field you want.

Answer 3

If you can, just go to a school that offers Biochemistry. Sure, double majors are beneficial, but why major in two separate things and take longer to graduate when the one you need (biochem) for a future job is available.