B.Sc. in Biochemistry
C. K. Tedam University Of Technology & Applied Sciences · School of Chemical & Biochemical Sciences
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at C. K. Tedam University Of Technology & Applied Sciences you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyBiochemistry is the study of chemical processes inside living things. This degree combines biology and chemistry to help you understand how cells work at the molecular level. At C.K. Tedam University of Technology & Applied Sciences, the B.Sc. Biochemistry is offered by the School of Chemical & Biochemical Sciences.
What biochemistry graduates learn and do
Biochemistry sits at the crossroads of biology and chemistry. Programmes of this kind usually cover the structure of cells, how enzymes work, how DNA is copied and read, and how energy is produced in the body. You will spend time in the laboratory learning techniques like pipetting, gel electrophoresis, and spectroscopy. These skills are useful in hospitals, research labs, and industries that make drugs, food, or cosmetics.
How easy it is to get a place
The B.Sc. Biochemistry at C.K. Tedam University of Technology & Applied Sciences is less competitive to get into than many science degrees. The university admits students from Agricultural Science, General Science, and Home Economics backgrounds in SHS. Because entry is less competitive, you have a good chance if you meet the basic requirements. Always check whether your WASSCE grades qualify you for admission.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
C. K. Tedam University Of Technology & Applied Sciences publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Clinical biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Food science
- Research laboratory
- Forensic science