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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 4 North Carolina Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
 5
(2.0%)
Moderately Selective$22,068 
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
 81
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$16,158 
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
 12
(0.5%)
Less Selective$15,629 
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East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
 7
(0.2%)
Less Selective$13,325 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.