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About Biochemistry
Do you get completely absorbed in finding out how living organisms harvest energy from their environment? Could you spend hours studying different organic compounds or DNA binding of bacterial proteins?
Biochemistry is derived from the disciplines of chemistry, physics and biology for understanding the processes that operate in cells and organisms and attempts to understand the uniqueness of complex living systems. The knowledge garnered from biochemical research has been applied to solve problems in areas ranging from agriculture to medicine.
Classes you can take:
The Biochemistry program curriculum is composed of multi-interdisciplinary course components including the areas of chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics.
- MATH 122 - CALCULUS II
- CHEM 211 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LECTURE
- CHEM 324 - QUANTITATIVE CHEM ANALYSIS LEC
- BIOL 332 - GENETICS LECTURE
- BIOL 407 - CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LEC
- CHEM 350 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LECTURE
- CHEM 425 - BIOCHEMISTRY I
- CHEM 430 - EXPERIMENTAL BIOCHEMISTRY
- CHEM 446 - BIOCHEMISTRY II LECTURE
- CHEM 451 - ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LECTURE
- CHEM 427 - INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LECTURE
- SRSH 301 - TAS RESEARCH HONORS
- SRSH 302 - TAS RESEARCH HONORS
Career Opportunities
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | Varies - Varies |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $23,610 - $96,530 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $70,760 - $161,220 |
| Chemical Engineers | $77,370 - $182,760 |
| Environmental Engineers | $54,280 - $143,240 |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | $51,870 - $132,630 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $109,100 - Varies |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $34,300 - $72,460 |
| Microbiologists | $50,850 - $125,100 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $42,250 - $103,020 |
| Biological Technicians | $35,490 - $79,970 |
| Chemical Technicians | $33,920 - $88,780 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $21,360 - $32,290 |
* Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020). For more information about careers and assistance in making your career plans, please contact Career Services (cahill@ramapo.edu) or visit www.ramapo.edu/careercenter/.
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Hands-On Learning
Ramapo has modern laboratories for chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and physics that are utilized in the major. There are opportunities for you to do bench level research with faculty and internship and in-depth experiences occur in nearby industries such as Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Avon Products, Inc., NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Monmouth County Park System and the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission.
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