A BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR studies the intersection of biology and chemistry, and explores life at the molecular level. Studying biochemistry is a way for students to build an interdisciplinary knowledge in the sciences. A Bachelor of Science in biochemistry can lead to jobs in research, medicine, biotech and more.
Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in Ghana are:
University of Ghana, Legon.
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast.
University of Health and Allied sciences, HO.
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 bachelors in biochemistry?
Graduates with a bachelor’s in biochemistry can find employment working for compound management and retrievable system companies as sales representatives for automatized medical storage systems and lab equipment.
Can I become 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.