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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 39 Pennsylvania Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
 7
(3.9%)
Moderately Selective$28,506 
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
 20
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$32,000 
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
 5
(3.7%)
Less Selective$27,176 
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Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
 7
(2.3%)
Moderately Selective$27,000 
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
 8
(2.1%)
Most Selective$36,490 
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
 12
(1.9%)
Highly Selective$37,730 
Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary
Bethlehem, PA
 7
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$30,062 
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University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
 15
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$32,824 
Lafayette College
Easton, PA
 10
(1.7%)
Highly Selective$36,090 
Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA
 5
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$30,880 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.