Biochemistry · Hawaii
Biochemistry colleges in Hawaii
CampusPin lists 7 U.S. colleges in Hawaii that offer Biochemistry programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Biochemistry studies the chemistry of living systems, bridging biology and chemistry for students aiming at research, biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical and graduate pathways.
Schools in Hawaii that offer Biochemistry
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$6,438
Acceptance
38%
Enrollment
2,812
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$29,970
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
2,486
Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,204
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,470
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$33,020
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
3,436
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med
Honolulu, HI · University · Private
Tuition
$10,530
Acceptance
85%
Enrollment
7,682
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, HI · University · Public
Tuition
$7,838
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,617
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI · University · Public
Tuition
$12,186
Acceptance
70%
Enrollment
18,986
Biochemistry programs in Hawaii: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 7 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
7
Public / private
3 / 4
Universities / 2-year
6 / 1
Cities represented
3
In-state tuition range
$3,204–$33,020
Median in-state tuition
$10,530
Lowest published in-state tuition
Hawaii Community College
$3,204
Most selective
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
38% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Hawaii at Manoa
18,986 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Biochemistry program
- General, organic, and physical chemistry
- Cellular and molecular biology
- Protein structure, enzymes, and enzyme kinetics
- Metabolism and metabolic regulation
- Nucleic acids, genetics, and gene expression
- Lab techniques (protein purification, spectroscopy, chromatography, molecular cloning)
- Calculus, physics, and biostatistics
- Senior research thesis
Where a Biochemistry degree can lead
- Biochemists and biophysicists
- Biotech Research Associate
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- PhD Biochemist (academia or industry)
- Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO
Typical pay: Informational only. BLS reports a 2024 median wage of $103,650 for biochemists and biophysicists; independent research roles in this occupation typically require a doctoral degree.
A Biochemistry major sits between biology and chemistry, covering the molecular basis of life: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, metabolism, and the regulation of cellular processes. Programs require a full general and organic chemistry sequence, biology, physics, calculus, and often physical chemistry and molecular biology, paired with extensive laboratory work in techniques such as protein purification, enzyme kinetics, spectroscopy, and molecular cloning. The degree is most often a bachelor's, and many programs culminate in a senior research thesis.
Biochemistry graduates work in research labs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, and clinical and diagnostic settings, and the major is a common feeder into PhD programs and medical school. Independent research roles in this field typically require a graduate degree: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists a doctoral degree as the typical entry-level education for biochemists and biophysicists, and reports a 2024 median wage of $103,650 for that occupation, with projected employment growth of 5.8% from 2024 to 2034.
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