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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 7 Georgia Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
LaGrange College
Lagrange, GA
 5
(2.2%)
Moderately Selective$19,900 
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA
 4
(2.1%)
Highly Selective$29,890 
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
 27
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$13,726 
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Mercer University
Macon, GA
 9
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$28,500 
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
 3
(0.6%)
Highly Selective$20,531 
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
 37
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$24,280 
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA
 4
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$25,182 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.