BSc - Biochemistry as a major
Second Major
Biochemistry is available as a minor.
If you're intrigued by the natural world around you, or enjoy understanding how things work, Waikato's Bachelor of Science (BSc) is what you're looking for. Putting into practice what you learn in your lectures is a major part of this degree. You will gain hands-on experience with some of the most up-to-date and high-tech computing facilities and laboratory equipment.
Biochemistry – the study of life in chemical terms – is one of the fastest growing areas of modern science. You'll learn about the fundamental molecules of life – proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids – seeking to understand how they interact in living organisms, both in health and disease.
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Key information
Years: | 3 |
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Points: | 360 |
Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | $7,821 per year |
Estimated Fees* (International): | $36,830 - $38,305 per year |
Entry Requirements: | Undergraduate International |
Area of Study: | |
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. |
Career opportunities
- Biochemist
- Biotechnologist
- Food Biochemist
- Laboratory Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
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Papers
Papers available within Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the explanation of life in molecular terms. It involves the study of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids which are the fundamental molecules of life. Biochemists try to understand how these molecules interact in living organisms, in health and disease. Biochemistry is one of the fastest growing areas of modern science. By taking a combination of papers from both Biological Sciences and Chemistry students will gain a solid grounding in the molecular and chemical principles underlying Biochemistry.
Biochemistry is available as a minor.
To complete a minor in Biochemistry, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed below, including BIOMO301 and a further 45 points (of which at least 15 points must be BIOMO coded and 15 points must be CHEMY coded).
100 Level
Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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BIOMO101 | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology - Mātai Pūtau a Mātai Rāpoi Ngota Koiora | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
An introduction to the central concepts of Molecular and Cellular Biology, including the ultrastructure and function of cells, the biochemical processes involved, and the role of DNA in cellular function, inheritance and evolution. He whakataki tenei pepa i nga aria pokapu o te Matai Putau, Matai Rapoi hoki, tae atu ana ki te ngota... | |||
CHEMY102 | Chemical Reactivity - Tauhohehohe Matū | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
A theoretical and practical course covering aspects of physical and organic chemistry. This course is required for the chemistry major. He pepa a-aria, a-mahinga hoki hei tirotiro i nga tuahuaranga o te matuora a-kikokiko, a-paraumu hoki He pepa matua o roto o te tohu matuora. |
200 Level
Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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BIOMO201 | Biochemistry | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
The aim of this paper is to familiarize students with the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates (as fundamental molecules of life). Students will be introduced to molecular techniques used to study these molecules and gain an appreciation of how they interact in living organisms in health and d... | |||
CHEMY201 | Organic Chemistry | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
This paper covers aspects of organic chemistry including reaction mechanisms with carbanion and radical intermediates; mechanisms of reactions of carbonyl groups and multiple electrophilic substitutions of aromatic rings, also an introduction to carbohydrate chemistry is provided. | |||
CHEMY202 | Physical Chemistry | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
This course covers aspects of physical chemistry including thermodynamics and phase equilibria; chemical kinetics; conductance and electrochemistry. |
300 Level
Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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BIOMO301 | Advanced Biochemistry | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
This paper builds on the principles of biochemistry introduced in BIOMO201 to examine molecular mechanisms underlying cellular communication and trafficking of proteins between organelles, cellular stress responses, cell death, and the degradation of biomolecules. Students will also examine the molecular basis of human diseases suc... | |||
CHEMY301 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
This paper covers advanced aspects of organic chemistry including pericyclic reactions, natural product chemistry, medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis including retrosynthetic analysis. |
Scholarships and prizes
Selected scholarships for Biochemistry students.
New to Waikato? The International Excellence Scholarship is worth up to $10,000.
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