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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

University of Kansas (University of Kansas)

  • An integrated, combined program that focuses on the structure, function, and dynamic behavior of the components of biological systems at the submolecular, molecular, and supramolecular levels and their influence on biological activity at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organismic levels. Includes instruction in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, molecular biology, and research applications and methods appropriate to specific topics.
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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.
      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
    • Job Description
      Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 17,357
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 19,306
      • Percent Job Growth: 11.23%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Fluency of Ideas
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
     TotalMasterDoctor
    Overall
    All Students413
     
    By Gender
    Male3-3
    Female11-
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien---
    American Indian---
    Black---
    Asian1-1
    Hispanic---
    White312
    Unknown---
     
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      Emporia, KS 66801
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Remote Town
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008