Biochemistry Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry studies the chemical processes of living things and how biological molecules work. Biochemistry is relevant in the fields of mideince, nutrition, agriculture, biotechnology, and the environment. IU offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and a Bachelor of Sciences (BS) degree in biochemistry.
The BA degree is designed for students planning to enter professions such as medicine, dentistry, and law, but also is great preparation for other careers such as business, scientific writing/journalism, and teaching. The BA allows for more flexibility to choose courses from disciplines across the sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanties. It involves fewer courses in math, chemistry, and physics making room to more easily double major or add a minor in a different field.
The BA degree is designed to prepare students for graduate school or research in industry or government laboratories, as well as for professional school sin medicine, dentistry, law, etc. The BS involves more coursework in chemistry, math, physics, and biology for a broader foundatin of skills to prepare for research in biochemistry and related sciences.
If you are interested in a Biochemistry major, take IUB's Chemistry Placement Exam (CPE) online. The results of the CPE will determine your placement level for your initial IUB chemistry course. For details on the CPE, contact the Department of Chemistry at (812) 855-2700.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Water Resource Specialists
- Biochemical Engineers
- Biologists
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- Materials Scientists
- Microbiologists
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Soil and Plant Scientists
- Soil and Water Conservationists
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
Biochemistry Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Research
- Compute
- Forecast
- Manage Data or Records
Physical or Technical
- Hand Dexterity
- Observe
- Operate Equipment
Communication
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
Creative
- Conceptualize
- Demonstrate Foresight
Student Organizations
- Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Department Graduate Representative Committee at Indiana University (BiochemGRC)
- Biology Club (BioClub at IU)
- Future for Human Biology at Indiana University (FHB)
- Women in Science at Indiana University (WinS @ IU)
- Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS at IUB)
- Pre-Health Professionals Club
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Career Guides
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