I am a student looking for a major in biochemisry or molecular chemistry. What are the top schools for biochem
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Give up with the states- come to Oxford.\nIts amazing for Biochem.
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BSc. BioTech. is good if you pass it with good marks. But in any case you have to do PG.\nThe PG fields may be in BioTech/FoodTech/Bioinformatics.
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Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology.  Chemistry IS rough, but you have to do it if you want this as a career...both P Chem and Orgo.  You can take the classes you enjoy for political science for your "CORE" credits or consider double majoring.  Or don't listen to me...I have a degree in bioanthropology and I ended up being a logistician for the government.  Go figure.  :D
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Sure.  I was at Georgia Tech for my graduate degree, and many of the students I was in Chemical Engineering with had other undergraduate degrees.  One had biology, another had a BA instead of a BS in Chemistry (meaning they had much more humanities as core vs. science as a core).  So I don't see why not.  It's up to the school you are going to.
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Almost all top tier universities do NOT offer a major called "pre-med." This is because you can do ANY major and be eligible for medical school as long as you complete the medical prequisite coursework.\n\nPreqs include:\nBaccalaureate coursework must include:\n1 year general chem (with lab)\n1 year organic chem (with lab)\n1 year general biology (with lab)\n1 year intro. physics (with lab)\n1 year English\n1 year calculus\nSuggested coursework includes: psychology, statistics, biochemistry, humanities\n\nThe trick is to NOT major in biology. Biology major pre-meds are a dime a dozen, and they will be your stiffest competition for A's. You want A's. To get them, become a HUMANITIES major, ace the easy fluffy stuff, then focus your power on the prereqs. You'll graduate with a higher GPA, and not suffer from much of the stress the rest of us feel when we're up against 400 bio majors with the same goal of topping the curve. I was a molecular biology major, and it singlehandedly ruined my chances of getting into medical school.\n\nAnyway, so if you really must know some nitty gritty, you want to look for a statistic called "matriculation rate" and see the proportion of students who apply versus get into medical school. Generally, top tier schools have higher matriculations rates. \n\nWhat do YOU want from a college? That's the real question. Your performance in a university is strongly dependent on the kind of environment you seek. Do you want intense focus? Do you want something laid back? Do you like large cities? Smaller towns? Do you want to do research with a Nobel Laureate? Do you want something private? Religious? Factor all of these things together and you will match yourself to a good university. Reputation means squat if you're miserable for 4 years.
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I think Kings College houses all of those majors.  You may want to double check.  Good luck
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It really depends on your major and what degree you are seeking (bachelor's, master's, phd). \n\nFor example, Duke could be number one in biology but be placed last in chemistry. Another example is that Harvard could be top for a bachelor's in political science but have a terrible graduate program.\n\nDo your research!
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Typing would be one.....just kidding.  Check this out.\nStudents planning to major in pharmacology enter as a biological sciences premajor and take a common core curriculum of introductory biology, general chemistry, mathematics, physics, and organic chemistry. Students should complete this preparatory coursework in their freshman and sophomore years. Following successful completion of seven of these courses, students may advance from biology premajor to full major status. The pharmacology major requires completion of upper division coursework in biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, and genetics. Students round out their degree by selecting electives in molecular and cellular biology, neurobiology, biochemical pharmacology, physiology and developmental biology. Students should review the full requirement sheet for the major they intend to declare and plan their schedules accordingly
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you use a search egine for this one. I heard it is a great school soo that's all I can give to you.Sorry.Questions let's talk
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Depends on your strengths. I know alot of biochemists who find it a natural area of study and enjoy it very much.  If you aren't good with math or physics then it might be a hard track to take.  If you really like physics and math, consider physical chemistry, if you are pretty good at math and physics but enjoy biology, then biochem could be for you.  Science is demanding and rewarding, you have to decide what you really like.  I know med students who were bio, chem, biochem, chemE and many more.
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University of Maine at Orono has a very large biology program including biology, zoology, botany, molecular biology, and biochemistry.  Excellent research institute while maintaining a low student to teacher ratio (21:1) which is excellent for a school with 10,000+ students.  So you get personal attention while having lots of oppurtunites.
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If you have a transfer GPA above 3.5, check out UC Berkeley. They offer majors in human biodynamics (PE) and nutritional science. Nutri Sci is not a joke at the school. It's an honestly good field of study. Cal Berkeley is EXTREMELY competitive, so if you are not a serious student, don't bother.\n\nOtherwise, consider SF State U, USF or CSU East Bay (Hayward).
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I'm not aware that there is one. The only thing i can suggest is getting in touch with the Royal Society of Chemists. They will be able to put you in touch with your local ChemSoc group.\n\nAlternatively, if you know which university you are going to go to, contact the department. They may be happy to get a current student to contact you by email.\n\nHope this helps.
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At least GCSE (or 'O' level) is needed for any branch of chemistry at post 'A' level. Physical chemistry needs a much higher understanding (involving calculus for rate equations for example and in entropy calculations). Inorganic requires somewhat less but is needed in crytallography and energy level calculations and organic chemistry probebly requres the least. I got by with just a bit more than 'O' level and I did all thee branches.
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What is your level of education?\n\nI would suggest the following biochem texts:\n\nFor education and general review: Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry, 3rd edition, 2005\n(I agree with the first responder that Harper's is also excellent - but Lippincott is my first choice as a book to read cover to cover to learn the subject.)\n\nFor reference and in-depth details I would suggest the following two books:\n1)'Biochemistry' - 3rd edition, by Voet and Voet, 2004 \nand\n2)'Biochemistry' - 2nd edition, by Garrett & Grisham, 1999\n\nThese are large texts, yet they still often lack coverage of subjects that new medical research is exploring.  Which is why, if you are serious about studying biochemistry, the more books the merrier!\n\nFor a more detailed/advanced book to supplement Guyton on biology/physiology, I would recommend "Human Molecular Biology" by Richard Epstein, 2003.  If you are reading medical research papers, a lot of 'molecules' are explained in this text that are not even mentioned in Guyton (2006).\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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http://http-server.carleton.ca/~rburk/chem1000/\n\nIt's first year university chemistry, but it's pretty complete.
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Many. All pharmaceutical companies have huge research facilities with large departments in Molecular biology. All Universities have the same, but the students do the research. Most chemical companies have large chem facilities, although here, it would be more qualitity control than research. If you have five years experience, you already know where to find a job...pick up a journal and start some research on a job. Good luck