What does a Biochemist do?
Studies chemical processes in living organisms, often in health, research or laboratory settings.
Demand level: Medium
Biochemist
Studies chemical processes in living organisms, often in health, research or laboratory settings. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 14 linked programmes across 4 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR270 000 p.a.Mid-levelR480 000 p.a.SeniorR780 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Biology · ImportantChemistry · ImportantLaboratory skills · ImportantResearch · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Biochemistry — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Genetics — University of Cape Town
BIOCHEMISTRY AND BOTANY — University of Johannesburg
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg
PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg
ZOOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science in Genetics — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science in Human Genetics — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Biochemistry and Cell Biology — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Genetics and Developmental Biology — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Microbiology and Biotechnology — University of the Witwatersrand
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Biochemist do?
Studies chemical processes in living organisms, often in health, research or laboratory settings.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory skills, Research.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
14 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.