Biology Degree - Biochemistry Concentration
Pursuing a degree in Biology with a Concentration in Biochemistry at Husson University is a strategic choice for those passionate about scientific discovery. The increasing demand for innovative biological solutions is driving the need for adept biochemists. In this program, students delve into the intricate chemical and physical principles that govern living organisms and their processes, from cell development to disease progression. Graduates emerge with a robust foundation, ready to excel in fields such as chemistry, healthcare, business, and environmental science, or to advance to graduate studies in health professions, including medical, pharmaceutical, or veterinary schools.
REQUEST INFOWhat is biochemistry?
Biochemists are highly skilled scientists who study the chemical processes of living organisms and biological systems.Their work spans from enhancing our comprehension of metabolic processes to developing life-improving biological substances like hormones.
What can you do with a biology degree and training in biochemistry?
A biology degree with a concentration in biochemistry can unlock a wide variety of careers across multiple industries and job fields. Our graduates find themselves equipped to contribute significantly across numerous disciplines and organizations.
biochemistry career paths
- Medicine and Health
- Drug Manufacture and Design
- Agriculture and Related Industries
- Forensic Science (Crime Lab Science)
- Professional School
- Other Industries: recruitment agencies, sales, management and computing
- Bioinformatics
- Forensic science
Biochemistry Research and Graduate Study Opportunities
Biochemists also gain opportunities once they earn a higher educational credential--honors, masters or PhD level qualification. As in many other science-related fields, higher level credentials such as a PhD may give graduates an advantage over students with a baccalaureate degree. Students completing a PhD may bring practical experience along with research and development skills obtained as part of their in-depth training. In research fields, those with graduate degrees may have better long term promotion and career opportunities. Some specializations for postgraduate biochemistry courses include:
- Biotechnology
- Immunology
- Toxicology
- Biomedical engineering
- Pharmacological research
- Molecular biology
Career Outlook for Biology/Biochemistry Majors
When you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Biochemistry, you are opening a wealth of rewarding career and graduate studies opportunities. From careers in healthcare and research to forensic science and environmental studies, knowledge and training in biochemistry provides you with plentiful career opportunities in impactful fields with positive employment growth and earning potential.
Biology and biochemistry majors can pursue a wide variety of career paths in job fields that boast healthy employment growth rates. Employment of biological technicians and environmental science technicians is projected to grow by 3 percent and 4 percent through 2034, respectively, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Other roles can see much higher employment growth projections, such as that of forensic science technicians, which the BLS estimates will have a 13 percent growth through 2034.
Those working in biology or biochemistry jobs often earn a salary that is above average with room for growth. For example, forensic science technicians earn a median salary of over $67,000, while biochemists earn a median salary of over $100,000, according to the BLS.
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