Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology at Harvard University
Every biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the biochemistry program at Harvard University stacks up to those at other schools.Harvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and approximately 30,391 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology section at the bottom of this page.
Harvard Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Degrees Available
Harvard Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Rankings
There were 22 students who received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Concentrations Within Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
If you plan to be a biochemistry major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Harvard University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Biochemistry | 12 |
Biophysics | 11 |
Related Majors
- Genetics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
Careers That Biochemistry Grads May Go Into
A degree in biochemistry can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Harvard University.
Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
---|---|---|
Medical Scientists | 13,430 | $92,980 |
Biochemists and Biophysicists | 4,650 | $104,650 |
Biological Scientists | 4,470 | $84,790 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
Biological Science Professors | 2,220 | $112,390 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Elisa.rolle under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.