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Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the fascinating study and manipulation of the chemical processes and compounds of living organisms.

  • This area of science enables the understanding of biology in the context of chemistry.
  • Biochemistry is the chemistry of life, which examines the molecular basis of living systems from microscopic viruses to humans.
  • Biochemistry focuses on the biological molecules of life and their function and essential to all areas of biomedical science.

 

Examples of biochemistry in action:
    As core biological science in biotechnology industry
    Medical research fields from viruses to vaccines
    Biochemical research of plants and animals for agriculture
    The biological management of the environment

 

Studying biochemistry

A major is studied within the Bachelor of Science or as a minor in the Associate Degree in Applied Sciences.

Applied biochemistry major

Level one

Chemistry
Cell biology

Level two

Recombinant DNA technology
Biochemistry
Cellular metabolism

Level three

Medical aspects of cell biology
Molecular biology and biotechnology
Bioactive chemistry
Design of molecules and macromolecules

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