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Principles of Biochemistry

HarvardX course on the molecules of life, enzymes and metabolic pathways.

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About this course

This intermediate HarvardX course explores biological building blocks, protein structure (including hands-on PyMOL work), enzyme kinetics and how metabolic pathways connect and are regulated across cell types.

Best for: Life-science students wanting a structured biochemistry course.

What you will be able to do

  • Relate biomolecule structure to function
  • Navigate protein structures in PyMOL
  • Explain enzyme kinetics
  • Trace major metabolic pathways and their regulation

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Cost and certificate

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Free to audit on edX; the verified certificate costs $299.

Before you start: Introductory biology and chemistry

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Quick answers

Is Principles of Biochemistry really free?
Yes, the course material is free on Harvard Online. Free to audit on edX; the verified certificate costs $299.
How long does Principles of Biochemistry take?
Harvard Online does not publish an hour estimate. It is self-paced, so you set the pace.
Do I need experience before Principles of Biochemistry?
It helps to have: Introductory biology and chemistry.

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