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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 8 Missouri Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
 14
(3.5%)
Less Selective$24,700 
Westminster College
Fulton, MO
 3
(1.8%)
Less Selective$17,250 
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO
 4
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$23,000 
Online Degree Programs
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
 48
(1.0%)
Less Selective$18,450 
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 19
(0.9%)
Highly Selective$19,686 
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
 6
(0.9%)
Less Selective$8,534 
Saint Louis University-Main Campus
Saint Louis, MO
 7
(0.5%)
Less Selective$30,330 
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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
 1
(0.2%)
Open Admissions$8,710 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.