I am curious about how good is a biochemistry major when it comes to the job market. So far the only thing I'm worried about is getting hired since I don't wanna spend so much money on a good university and getting a degree, but not find work. I decided to choose this major since I'm good in both Biology and Chemistry. Hence, that's why I'm taking AP Chemistry and I plan to self study AP Biology and take the exam for college credit. I also don't mind if it's a bad job, since I have been in miserable workplaces before... like being a high school student. All I mainly care about is finding a job where I can support myself and be independent. So how friendly is the job market when it comes to people with biochemistry degrees?
One more thing I am concerned about is how impacted is biochemistry? Throughout my high school career I have heard many students say they hated chemistry and often find it difficult to comprehend. Not to mention, my AP Chemistry class has less than ten students. So I assume that a majority of students wouldn't take biochemistry and especially not chemistry. Yet, I also hear that usually for colleges I hear that the sciences are often impacted. So how impacted is a biochemistry major?
-Bryan Thach
I am also looking to major in Biochemistry and also Biology in general. What I did was search for the careers I felt I would not mind doing in life. An example of the careers I looked as was becoming a dentist or orthodontist. Majoring in biochem may help one move onto a successful job that can actually be enjoyable. Also, biochemistry is a good bridge major to get into medical school. I am sure that there are other careers out there that are supported by a biochem degree. Also there are good benefits when one has a degree in a STEM major. Good luck with finding a successful career.
ReplyDeleteBryan, from what I know, a biochemist typically works in laboratories conducting experiments and analyzing their results. If you really want to pursue a career in biochemistry, research is what you are typically going to do. IF my memory serves right, then I remember Mr. Boppell telling us that he is a biochemist that worked with cancer cells looking for a cure. He might have some valuable information about what you will encounter during and after getting your biochemistry degree. I think that biochemists can presumably change the world for the better in the field of medicine and studies of living things in general. I would like to assume that biochemistry has a massive impact on human understanding from the research they conduct. I hope this encourages you to pursue this wonderful career, and I wish you good luck.
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Biochemistry usually relates to medicine. Biochem is a great premed major if you plan to be a doctor or something like that. You can also use those skills to do research to create new drugs. If you can make it through medical school, there is usuaslly a well-paying career available. However, I don't know how saturated the workforce is for researchers for new drugs. I'm sure there are other things to do with a strong STEM degree such as biochemistry, but medicine and drug research are all that I can think of off the top of my head.
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