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.
| A major in Biochemistry is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 7
Virginia
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Biochemistry among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA | 11
(2.4%) |  |  | |
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| | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA | 66
(1.3%) |  |  | |
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| | Roanoke College
Salem, VA | 4
(0.9%) | |  | |
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| | Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA | 2
(0.8%) |  | | |
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| | Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA | 12
(0.4%) | | | |
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| | Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA | 1
(0.4%) | | | |
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| | Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA | 7
(0.3%) | | | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.