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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 16 Ohio Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
 30
(3.8%)
Less Selective$35,202 
Marietta College
Marietta, OH
 6
(2.0%)
Less Selective$26,080 
Denison University
Granville, OH
 10
(1.8%)
Highly Selective$35,300 
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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
 12
(1.8%)
Highly Selective$38,012 
Hiram College
Hiram, OH
 4
(1.7%)
Less Selective$25,610 
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
 6
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$40,240 
Mount Union College
Alliance, OH
 5
(1.1%)
Less Selective$23,120 
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Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH
 3
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$33,700 
College of Mount St. Joseph
Cincinnati, OH
 3
(0.8%)
Less Selective$22,000 
Otterbein College
Westerville, OH
 3
(0.6%)
Less Selective$26,319 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.