Bachelor B.Sc Biochemistry (Regular) At UCC

Biochemistry or biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. 

Entry Requirements: 

The minimum admission cut-off is 36 and 24 for WASSCE and SSSCE applicants respectively with passes (A1 – C6) (A – D) in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

In addition, candidates must have obtained passes in three elective subjects preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and elective Mathematics with grades not lower than C6/D at the WASSCE/SSSCE levels respectively.

Career Opportunities: 

Opportunities abound for students who successfully graduate with this degree programme in areas of scientific research, as well as professional and technical occupations.

Most biochemists are employed as researchers in universities, research institutes, and large companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals.

Small companies also employ biochemists to provide specialist services, such as toxicological studies.

Biochemistry graduates also go into other sectors, such as commercial and public sector management and business and finance professions.
You can also be employed as: 

Research Officers in Medical Laboratories

Medical Lab assistant in hospitals

Research officer with Pharmaceutical industry

Plant Pathologist

Nutritional Scientist