Overview

Our biochemistry curriculum is based on guidelines from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). The Biochemistry degree at Hawai'i Pacific University is rigorous, efficient, and contemporary, focusing on the fundamentals as well as the cutting-edge areas, approaches, and practices within modern biochemistry. Students take foundational lecture and laboratory courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics followed by a breadth of advanced courses in biology and organic, physical, and analytical chemistry, as well as a series of in-depth courses in biochemistry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic and foundational chemical principles that provide significant insight into the functioning of living systems.
Demonstrate understanding of key concepts and principles regarding biochemical structures, principal biochemical pathways of living organisms and the molecular basis of biochemical processes.
Demonstrate expertise in commonly used biochemical laboratory methods.
Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and learn to operate a wide variety of advanced biochemical instrumentation.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to access and interpret literature in the field of biochemistry.
Critically analyze experimental results.
Present scientific information orally using visual aids.
Communicate scientific information in written reports.
Acquire and statistically analyze quantitative data.
Solve chemical problems quantitatively.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology
General Chemistry
Cell and Molecular Biology
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Quantitative Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis year-round, and it is recommended that students apply well in advance. Priority deadline: 15 January

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Honolulu, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A $45 non-refundable application fee is required.
Transcripts must be submitted both in the native language and in an official English language translation.
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Copy of Your Passport's Biographical Photo Page
Statement of Financial Sponsorship
Bank Statement of Government Sponsorship Letter

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Tuition Fee

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International

33792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33792 USD per year during 48 months.
National

33792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33792 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

33792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33792 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Honolulu

1640 - 2500 USD /month

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