University of Kansas (University of Kansas) - Biochemistry
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. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Kansas schools that offer a biochemistry degree. Students at University of Kansas who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Biochemistry Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the biochemistry program at the University of Kansas for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 43 |
By Gender
| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 29 |
Female | 14 |
By Race
| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | 1 |
Asian | 6 |
Hispanic | - |
White | 29 |
Unknown | 7 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Natural Sciences Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 49,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
- Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
- Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%
Biologists
Job Description
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 101,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 115,100
- Percent Job Growth: 14.00%
- Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Job Description
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biochemists and biophysicists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 25,100
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 32,900
- Percent Job Growth: 30.80%
- Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Job Description
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of medical scientists, except epidemiologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 100,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,500
- Percent Job Growth: 36.40%
- Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.6%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biological science teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer a biochemistry degree or program in Kansas
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Benedictine College | |
Atchison, KS
| Students That Completed This Program: 11 |
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| Kansas State University | |
Manhattan, KS
| Students That Completed This Program: 14 |
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| Newman University | |
Wichita, KS
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
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| Southwestern College | |
Winfield, KS
| Students That Completed This Program: 9 |
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| Tabor College | |
Hillsboro, KS
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |
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