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What can I do with a biochemistry bachelor's degree?

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What can I do with a biochemistry bachelor's degree?

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There are many options one can take with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. The first decision is whether to seek a job after obtaining the bachelor's degree or continue education.

If one desires to enter the workforce directly after obtaining the bachelor's degree, there are related job opportunities in industry or in healthcare. For example, being a drug discovery researcher or being a medical laboratory technician, respectively.

A bachelor's degree in biochemistry can also lead to careers such as being an academic professor, a medical doctor, a biotech entrepreneur, a forensic investigator, and more. There are also job opportunities in the governmental sector, as many national laboratories hire scientists with varying expertise. However, these careers often require further education, such as medical school to become a doctor or graduate school to become a professor.

Additionally, a bachelor's degree in biochemistry can be combined with other bachelor's degrees. Having a B.S. in biochemistry with a bachelor's in business would be useful if one plans on becoming a biotech entrepreneur.

For more information about degrees and careers in biochemistry, check out this article

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