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Biochemistry Degree Career Paths

A biochemistry degree allows entry into fields like biotechnology, cell biology, and health professions. The Department of Biochemistry at UCR offers BS and BA degrees with emphases in biology, chemistry, or medical sciences to meet career goals. The graduate program offers MS and PhD degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology, preparing students for research or teaching careers in academia or private industry. Research opportunities exist in government laboratories, foundations, and commercial settings like pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology firms. Careers include laboratory technician, business roles in sales/marketing, technical writing, or administration, and teaching from elementary to post-secondary levels or medicine with additional degrees.

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Biochemistry Degree Career Paths

A biochemistry degree allows entry into fields like biotechnology, cell biology, and health professions. The Department of Biochemistry at UCR offers BS and BA degrees with emphases in biology, chemistry, or medical sciences to meet career goals. The graduate program offers MS and PhD degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology, preparing students for research or teaching careers in academia or private industry. Research opportunities exist in government laboratories, foundations, and commercial settings like pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology firms. Careers include laboratory technician, business roles in sales/marketing, technical writing, or administration, and teaching from elementary to post-secondary levels or medicine with additional degrees.

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What Can I Do With a Biochemistry Degree?


Biochemistry is a diverse discipline, and a bachelor's degree in it allows entry into fields such as biotechnology, cell biology, and the health
professions. The Department of Biochemistry offers a B.S. or B.A. degree and students can choose one of three emphases - biology, chemistry,
and medical sciences -- to meet their academic and career goals.
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Program offers both the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Areas of research specialization represented within the graduate program include molecular biology, physical biochemistry, molecular
endocrinology, plant biochemistry and molecular biology, signal transduction, and biomedical research. Each program prepares you well for
either a research or teaching career in academia, or for a career in biochemical research at both the pure and applied levels in private,
government or industrial laboratories.

Research Opportunities (Basic - Applied - Medical - Administrative)


University Laboratories
Federal Government Laboratories/Agencies
National Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health
Food and Drug Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Agriculture
Army/Navy
State and Local Government Laboratories/Agencies
Public Health Departments
Hospital Laboratories
Commercial Medical Laboratories
Independent Research Foundations
Industry Laboratories
Pharmaceutical Companies
Biotechnology Firms
Food Processors
Cosmetic Manufacturers
Chemical and Petroleum Industries

Obtain bachelors degree in biochemistry, biology,


or chemistry to qualify for laboratory
technician/research assistant positions
Choose courses with laboratory work
Get on the job experience in a laboratory and/or
do a senior research project
Complete a certificate training program , usually
one year, to learn specialized laboratory
techniques
Earn masters degree in biochemistry for better
positions, advancement opportunities, more
responsibility, and higher pay
Obtain Ph.D. to direct research projects and lead
research teams

Business Opportunities (Sales/Marketing - Technical Writing - Scientific Journalism - Regulatory Affairs - Administration/Management)
Biotechnology Industry
Pharmaceutical/Chemical Companies
Publishers: Textbook, Magazine, Newspaper, and Book
Software Firms
Regulatory Agencies

Take business and/or computer classes


Become familiar with desktop publishing and
other software packages
Develop written and oral communication skills
Obtain an MBA or Ph.D. to reach high levels of
administration

Teaching Opportunities (Elementary - Secondary - Post-Secondary)

Public and Private Elementary, Middle, and High Schools


Two-Year Community Colleges/Technical Institutes
Four-Year Institutions
Medical Schools

Professional Opportunities (Intellectual Property/Patent Law - Medicine)


Law Firms
Legal Departments of Corporations
Hospitals
Private Practice

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Earn a higher degree in biochemistry and gain
research experience. Ph.D. required for four-year
research institutions
Complete an accredited teacher preparation program
for certification/license in biology and/or chemistry

Obtain a J.D.
Earn a M.D.

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