Major Overview for Biochemistry

Colleges Browse Washington Majors Biological and biomedical sciences Biochemistry

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. Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary - $83,270 Biologists Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists - $81,870 Natural Sciences Managers - $123,140

Top 8 Washington Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA	155 (2.2%)
		University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA	8 (1.3%)
		Western Washington University Bellingham, WA	24 (0.8%)
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		Seattle University Seattle, WA	8 (0.7%)
		Walla Walla University College Place, WA	2 (0.7%)
		Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA	5 (0.6%)
		Washington State University Pullman, WA	20 (0.4%)
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		Gonzaga University Spokane, WA	3 (0.3%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.