Biochemistry

 

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical process and transformation in living organisms. Biochemistry deals with the structure and function of cellular components, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipid and nucleic acids and other biomolecules. Biochemistry provides the requisite knowledge and skills required in medical, agricultural research and pharmaceutical industry which are dependent on biochemistry. The biochemistry of cell metabolism and the endocrine system has been extensively described. Other areas of biochemistry include the genetic code (DNA, RNA), Protein synthesis, cell membrane transport, and signal transduction. Biochemistry studies the chemical properties of important biological molecules, like proteins and in particular the chemistry of enzyme-catalyzed reactions (enzymes are a type of protein).

Opportunities

Private Sector
•  Biotechnology industries
•  Food and Drink (includes brewing)
•  Health and Beauty Care
•  Medical Instrument companies
•  Chemical manufacturing companies
•  Research Companies and Laboratories
 
Public Sector to include
• Scientific laboratories
• Agriculture and fisheries
• Hospitals
• Universities
• Public Health Entities
• Blood Service
• Forensic Science
• Overseas Development
• Public Health Laboratories
• National Blood Services
• Cancer Research Institutes
• Environmental Pollution Control