This means that biochemistry is concerned with elucidating the chemistry of biological systems and all living organisms. What to do as a biochemist The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Oslo is the largest biochemical department in the country and educates researchers for many different fields of biochemical research. Examples of such research institutions are the universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry and analytical laboratories. During the last few years several biochemists has taken up a career as sales representatives for different biochemical and biotechnological companies. There are also good opportunities for a career as a teacher in high school, college or university.
Some biochemists also find a career as a consultant in public- or private relations.