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Overview for Biochemistry

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.

Careers for Biochemistry Majors

A major in Biochemistry is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Biochemistry

Top 6 Colorado Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO
 12
(1.2%)
Most Selective- 
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
 65
(1.1%)
Less Selective$26,756 
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
 6
(1.0%)
Most Selective$35,844 
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
 29
(0.7%)
Less Selective$21,590 
University of Denver
Denver, CO
 6
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$33,810 
Regis University
Denver, CO
 3
(0.2%)
Highly Selective$28,700 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.