You will be a professional capable of describing, at a molecular level, the structures, mechanisms and chemical processes shared by all organisms and you will see how these interact with each other to sustain and perpetuate life. With this degree you will occupy a central role among biological sciences professionals, with clear interrelationships with experts in biotechnology, genetics, physiology and microbiology.
You will be a professional capable of describing, at a molecular level, the structures, mechanisms and chemical processes shared by all organisms and you will see how these interact with each other to sustain and perpetuate life. With this degree you will occupy a central role among biological sciences professionals, with clear interrelationships with experts in biotechnology, genetics, physiology and microbiology.
Why this career?
The present and future scientific-technological development of the Dominican Republic means that the labor market demands qualified professionals in Biochemistry. This career has an important job prospect as demonstrated in many developed countries. We need professionals in Clinical Biochemistry, who can meet health needs, who develop new techniques for diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of diseases. It is also necessary to have competent scientists in Industrial Biochemistry who can lead advances in the agri-food, biomedical, biotechnological, cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors. Furthermore, experts in Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology are required who can contribute effectively, through the recovery of contaminated ecosystems and the development of non-polluting technologies, to the protection of the environment and human health in the necessary use of natural resources.
Where can you start?
In the following sectors:
Pharmaceutical
Cosmetic
Agrifood
Biotech
Clinical
Environmental and Toxicological Services
Specialized education and research
What can you work on?
Technician, researcher, supervisor or director of the agri-food, biomedical, cosmetics, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
In the National Health Service, addressing health needs related to biochemistry.
In university teaching and basic and applied research, in the main specialties of this biological science that include Environmental and Toxicological Biochemistry, Food Biochemistry, Structural and Metabolic Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Industrial Biochemistry, Theoretical and Computational Biochemistry and Enzymology.
In government environmental protection agencies.
In environmental analysis laboratories and in companies dedicated to the recovery of contaminated ecosystems and the development of non-polluting technologies for the protection of the environment and human health.
In government agencies that provide forensic services at the laboratory level, practicing toxicological and bromatological analyzes in legal and forensic chemistry.
He masters the fundamentals of his field of knowledge to perform his duties as a highly qualified professional.
Interprets and executes work methodologies specific to biochemistry.
Uses information and computing technologies to solve problems related to biochemistry.
Shows a critical attitude and sensitivity towards its natural and social environment, through a behavior of appreciation and respect for each component of society and its natural resources.
Autonomously designs and executes research projects in biochemistry.
Participates as a professional integrated into multidisciplinary teams in the development of innovation, research and development projects both nationally and internationally.
INTEC is the only university that offers Higher Studies in Biochemistry with broad projection in the labor market.
You will have a teaching and research staff capable of assuming teaching tasks with the highest quality standards.
This career is designed with such a level of excellence that it allows future graduates to be competitive, not only at a national but also an international level.
You will have laboratories, such as the Analytical Services Laboratory, the Genetics Laboratory or the Nanotechnology Laboratory, which support teaching in the practical aspects of certain subjects and in degree work.
Through the Institutional Mobility program, you will be able to take specialized subjects in your career for one or two terms at one of the universities with which we have agreements on 4 continents.
