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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 13 New Jersey Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
 17
(4.6%)
Moderately Selective$36,280 
Drew University
Madison, NJ
 5
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$36,720 
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ
 3
(1.2%)
Less Selective$24,166 
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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
 8
(0.9%)
Less Selective$27,730 
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Pomona, NJ
 13
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$16,087 
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
 3
(0.7%)
Less Selective$23,360 
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
 9
(0.7%)
Highly Selective$17,475 
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
 36
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$21,488 
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
 6
(0.6%)
Less Selective$30,220 
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
 14
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$14,616 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.