Biochemist Salary In Ghana

A biochemist is an expert in or student of the branch of science concerning the chemical processes occurring within living organisms.

A person working as a Biochemical Engineer in Ghana typically earns around 3,990 GHS per month.

Salaries range from 1,870 GHS (lowest) to 6,300 GHS (highest). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.

What are the job opportunities under biochemistry?

Biochemistry graduates may choose careers in breweries; agricultural, industrial, and medical research institutes; hospitals; and pharmaceutical companies; educational institutions (Secondary Schools and Technical Colleges).

What can I do with a biochemistry degree in Ghana?

Career Opportunities:

Research Officers in Medical Laboratories.

Medical Lab assistant in hospitals.

Research officer with the Pharmaceutical industry.

Plant Pathologist.

Nutritional Scientist.

Can I become a doctor with a biochemistry degree?

Yes, you can get into medical school with a biochemistry degree.

Students choose disciplines like chemistry, biology, physiology more often to prepare for med school.

How many years will it take to study biochemistry?

The minimum number of years for the study of biochemistry in the university is just four years.

This is far more comparable to other courses like Engineering, Architecture, & Pharmacy, which takes five years to complete, and courses like Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, which take about 6 to 7 years.

Do biochemists work in hospitals?

Each of these fields allows specialization; for example, clinical biochemists can work in hospital laboratories to understand and treat diseases, and industrial biochemists can be involved in analytical research work, such as checking the purity of food and beverages.

Is there a lot of math in biochemistry?

Biology is a prerequisite for almost all biochemistry degrees.

Mathematics is not essential for many biochemistry courses but a lot of biochemistry revolves around interpreting statistical data and calculating concentrations, kinetics, and constants.

Studying maths will support the study of key biochemistry disciplines.