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Biochemistry is a relatively young science which has made tremendous strides over the last 50 years. It has made enormous contributions to the growth of medical science,biology,agriculture and industry. At the University Of Benin,biochemistry is a multi-functional department.Administratively under the Faculty of Life Sciences,physically located in the Pharmacy Complex,it offers courses to Science,Dental and Pharmacy students. the department started as part of Chemistry but attained independence status in the 1974/1975 session.Ever Since then the department has grown steadily in staff size and student population.