Molecular Biochemistry

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

  • A program that focuses on the scientific relationship of physiological function to the structure and actions of macromolecules and supramolecular assemblies such as multienzyme complexes, membranes, and viruses. Includes instruction in the chemical mechanisms of regulation and catalysis, protein synthesis and other syntheses, and biomolecular chemical reactions. Find Colleges Offering Molecular Biochemistry Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
      • Near Vision
      • Speech Recognition
    • Job Description
      Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
      Salary and Wages

      Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 400
      • Average Annual Salary: $83,730
      • Average Hourly Rate: $40.26

      Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 320
      • Average Annual Salary: $95,500
      • Average Hourly Rate: $45.91
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 20,131
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 23,326
      • Percent Job Growth: 15.87%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Fluency of Ideas
      • Originality
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Molecular Biochemistry
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    Overall
    All Students3671910
     
    By Gender
    Male236116
    Female13184
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien6132
    American Indian----
    Black----
    Asian4-31
    Hispanic4121
    White18495
    Unknown4121
     
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