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.
| A major in Biochemistry is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 5
Maryland
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Biochemistry among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | Hood College
Frederick, MD | 7
(2.0%) |  |  | |
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| | St Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Mary's City, MD | 6
(1.4%) |  |  | |
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| | Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD | 4
(1.1%) | | | |
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| | University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD | 39
(0.6%) |  | | |
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| | Columbia Union College
Takoma Park, MD | 1
(0.6%) |  | | |
If you have registered as a Student on College Toolkit, the tuition is in-state, if applicable. Otherwise, tuition values are for out-of-state students.
Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.