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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 12 Minnesota Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
 25
(2.1%)
Less Selective$26,304 
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN
 12
(1.8%)
Less Selective$26,490 
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN
 24
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$12,260 
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
 83
(1.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,756 
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN
 5
(1.1%)
Less Selective$28,668 
Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN
 4
(0.9%)
Less Selective$28,668 
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN
 4
(0.6%)
Less Selective$30,400 
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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
 12
(0.5%)
Less Selective$12,474 
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
 2
(0.4%)
Less Selective$28,152 
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN
 6
(0.3%)
Less Selective$12,508 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.