Biochemistry Biological and related sciences Biochemistry, sometimes called Biological chemistry, is the study of the chemistry of living organisms, including but not limited to, living matter. Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here: - Biological chemistry - Cell technology - Forensic sciences - Genetic code (DNA, RNA) studies - Genetic engineering - Pharmacology - Tissue culture technology - Toxicology - Virology Biotechnology is included here.