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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 11 Indiana Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Earlham College
Richmond, IN
 15
(5.3%)
Less Selective$34,030 
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
 26
(4.3%)
Moderately Selective$31,825 
Saint Josephs College
Rensselaer, IN
 6
(3.1%)
Less Selective$23,180 
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
 30
(1.4%)
Most Selective$34,680 
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
 5
(0.9%)
Less Selective$25,845 
Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN
 3
(0.5%)
Less Selective$14,441 
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
 26
(0.4%)
Less Selective$23,906 
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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
 2
(0.3%)
Less Selective$26,950 
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
 16
(0.3%)
Less Selective$24,663 
Anderson University
Anderson, IN
 1
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$21,920 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.