Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology at University of Chicago
If you plan to study biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology, take a look at what University of Chicago has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.UChicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and has a total student population of 17,834.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology section at the bottom of this page.
UChicago Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Biochemistry
UChicago Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Rankings
There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biochemistry Student Demographics at UChicago
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Chicago.
UChicago Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Program
In the biochemistry master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 10% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in biochemistry.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Chicago. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biophysics | 9 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 3 |
Related Majors
- Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology
- Physiology & Pathology Sciences
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
- Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
- Genetics
Careers That Biochemistry Grads May Go Into
A degree in biochemistry can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for University of Chicago.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists | 3,510 | $87,660 |
| Biological Science Professors | 2,530 | $78,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,950 | $118,480 |
| Microbiologists | 860 | $62,830 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 690 | $111,760 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Leefon under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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