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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 11 Wisconsin Colleges with the highest percentage of Biochemistry among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Northland College
Ashland, WI
 3
(2.3%)
Less Selective$23,101 
Beloit College
Beloit, WI
 6
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$31,540 
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
 116
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$21,814 
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Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI
 1
(0.8%)
Less Selective$20,560 
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
 11
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$14,221 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
 26
(0.7%)
Less Selective$17,033 
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
 3
(0.6%)
Less Selective$21,926 
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Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
 2
(0.5%)
Less Selective$19,490 
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI
 2
(0.5%)
Less Selective$25,926 
Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$18,435 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.