Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Hawaii Pacific University

Program Description

The four year program makes you to explores the structures, functions, transformations, and interactions of biological molecules (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids), which give rise to the complexity of living systems. Advances such as the synthesis and amplification of DNA, the understanding of cell communication, and uncovering the molecular basis of life-threatening diseases have driven innovation and shaped the world’s health and prosperity. The major is rigorous, efficient, and contemporary, focusing on the fundamentals as well as the cutting-edge areas, approaches, and practices within modern biochemistry. Our research programs also facilitate the integration of advanced research instruments into our required laboratory courses, another distinguishing feature of our program. Students get hands-on experience with state of the art instruments including gas chromatography (GC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry (MS), fluorimetry, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR). These are instruments that are widely used in the field, thereby enhancing the skill sets and competitiveness of our graduates.

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