Chemical processes in the body can make the difference between health and illness. Chemical cell division signals going haywire, for example, can cause cancerous tumors to emerge. Biochemistry is ...

The biochemistry major provides interdisciplinary training, education and experience in the chemical and biological sciences. Biochemistry focuses on understanding the chemical processes of living ...

Course overview Study the pathophysiology of diseases of the major organ systems within the body and how laboratory analysis can help to elucidate the cause and advise on patient management.

Curriculum Overview During the first year of study, courses focus on the basic biochemical, molecular, cellular and organismal aspects of the biomedical sciences. This prepares students for more ...

Quantum biochemistry employs the ideas and methods of wave mechanics and uses them to study the electronic characteristics of molecules.

Biochemistry majors at UD benefit from the resources of a leading graduate research program, as well as the Department's commitment to undergraduate education.

Course overview Learn how biochemistry can help us understand and treat diseases. Be introduced to a wide range of biological sciences topics in Year 1, before choosing more specialist course units in ...