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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 26 Texas Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Rice University
Houston, TX
 62
(7.8%)
Most Selective$30,486 
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX
 5
(3.6%)
Moderately Selective$17,992 
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
 22
(2.6%)
Highly Selective$18,930 
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Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
 14
(2.6%)
Moderately Selective$26,834 
University of Dallas
Irving, TX
 5
(2.2%)
Less Selective$24,770 
Austin College
Sherman, TX
 7
(2.1%)
Less Selective$26,530 
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX
 2
(1.9%)
Highly Selective$15,236 
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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
 122
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$27,760 
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
 9
(1.2%)
Less Selective$11,340 
Baylor University
Waco, TX
 28
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$25,320 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.