Biochemistry
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.
Biochemistry is available as a minor.
Students studying a Biochemistry minor at the University of Waikato take a combination of papers from the Biological Sciences and Chemistry. It's a vital combination, providing a solid understanding of the molecular and chemical principles underlying Biochemistry.
Biochemistry combines biological and chemical technologies to investigate cellular processes such as how cells communicate with each other during normal and disease states.
Facilities
As a Biochemistry student at the University of Waikato, you will have access to the University's well-equipped laboratories, becoming familiar with complex research equipment and techniques. You'll be working alongside, and learning from, well-respected researchers, industry professionals and academics.
Key information
| Study Locations: | Hamilton, Tauranga Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info. |
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Career opportunities
- Biochemist
- Biotechnologist
- Food Biochemist
- Laboratory Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
Papers
Available Biochemistry papers
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 | 23B (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 | 23B (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 | 23A (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 | 23B (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 | 23B (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 | 23B (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 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers advanced aspects of organic chemistry including pericyclic reactions, natural product chemistry, organic synthesis including retrosynthetic analysis and stereo-electronic influences in carbohydrate chemistry. | |||
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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