BIOCHEMISTRY

Program Information

A Biochemist, trained at the Universidad de La Frontera, is a professional in the field of biochemistry, with solid training in sciences and the skills to work in the fields of bioresources, biomedicine, bioanalysis, and other similar disciplines. The graduate is a professional able to apply chemical and biological concepts, with the aim to resolve problems and develop innovative systematic projects that allow the conservation of biota and their environment, and therefore, the improvement of the quality of life of people.

Occupational field

A Biochemist has an extensive knowledge in basic sciences, biochemistry, physical chemistry, molecular biosciences, and in instrumental, analytical, microbiological and advanced bioinformatics techniques. This allows the graduate to improve technologies and to create, develop, innovate and implement solutions to agri-food and environmental problems. He/She is also able to integrate himself/herself into multidisciplinary scientific and technological teams in the fields of environment, food, agricultural production, health, biotechnology and others. The basic and applied training qualifies the graduate to work in agribusiness, biotechnology and scientific companies of the public or private sector, to practice the profession independently as a consultant or advisor in the scope of his/her discipline, or to continue the training through advanced postgraduate studies, in order to contribute to the regional and national economic development.