Career Prospects

Professional Disciplines
Your degree in Biochemistry provides an excellent foundation for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry or Research.

Related Fields
Here are just a few of the career options open to you once you’ve earned your degree:

  • Laboratory Scientist
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Research Assistant
  • Agricultural Chemistry
  • Soil Science
  • Food Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Bioenergy
  • Forensic Science
  • Drug Development
  • Toxicology
  • Pathology
  • Commercial Research
  • Academia

We currently have alumni in the following occupations.

  • Academia: Professor; Academic Assistant
  • Agricultural chemistry: research
  • Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Education: Science teacher; Principal – K-12 school
  • Environmental Chemistry: Product development specialist
  • Food Technology: research & development, production
  • Food Inspector
  • Medical doctor and Chiropractor
  • Lawyer
  • Online Science news journal writer/editor
  • Occupational hygienist - Sample building materials for asbestos, mold, and lead paint; Handle chemical and hazardous waste disposal and packing
  • Veterinarian