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.

Students majoring in Biochemistry can advance up to a Masters degree. On average, 46% percent of men and 54% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Biochemistry is most popular in Arizona. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry is $44,700.