Medical biochemistry is a field that studies different types of molecules in hopes of bettering technology and medicine.
Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Medical Biochemistry in Ghana are:
UCC
UHAS
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.
What can I do with a medical biochemistry degree?
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
Academic researcher.
Analytical chemist.
Biomedical scientist.
Biotechnologist.
Clinical research associate.
Clinical scientist, biochemistry.
Forensic scientist.
Medicinal chemist.
Is medical biochemistry a good course?
Biochemistry is a preferred course for candidates who want to work in work area like medical research, pharmaceuticals, food and packaging industries etc.
Candidates interested in biological processes and research work can take up the course.
Can you be a doctor with a biochemistry degree?
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be a pre-med major to get into medical school.
As long as you complete the requirements for medical school, which typically include chemistry including inorganic, organic, and biochemistry biology, physics, English, calculus, and/or statistics, you‘ll generally be set.