What Can I Do With A Major In…
BIOCHEMISTRY
General Information:
Biochemistry is at the heart of life science. Many look upon biochemistry as a science that
underpins and explains the essential processes of life, impacting on: Biotechnology and
bioinformatics; Cell biology and signaling; Development and disease; Energy and metabolism;
Genetics; and Molecular biology. Biochemists provide new ideas and experiments essential for
understanding how life works. Additionally, they support our understanding of health and disease
and drive the discovery of new ways to use molecular systems and their biological functions.
Options at UCCS include:
· B.S. in Biochemistry
· B.A. in Biochemistry
· B.A. in Biochemistry - teacher education
· B.A. in Biochemistry - pre-medical
Career Possibilities:
*Biochemist
Research Assistant
*Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist
*Teacher
Technical Sales Rep
*Environmental Scientist
* May require further education or certification
*Genetic Counselor
*Forensic Chemists/Toxicologist
*Patent Agents
*Research Scientist
*Health Care Professional - post bachelor’s
*Biometrician/Statistician
Statistics:
· 2013 Annual median salary of Biochemists and Biophysicists is $60,200; employment is expected
to grow 37% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary of Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologists is $60,000; employment
is expected to grow 24% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary of Biological Scientists is $67,000; employment is expected to grow
17% by 2020.
UCCS Clubs:
Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of
clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or studlife@uccs.edu.
For more information:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com
http://www.mymajors.com
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
http://www.mymajors.com/
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com