Biochemistry

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Resources, Strengths, Career Paths, Skills

Transferable Skills:Students of Biochemistry end their education with superior scientific skills, a rare and highly valued commodity in today's job market. Biochemistry majors also have the ability to:

• Have broad knowledge of the life sciences
• Operate scientific equipment
• Conduct and share research
• Organize and maintain accurate records
• Solve problems and make detailed observations

Career Paths: The Major in Biochemistry provides students with an optimal platform for entering a variety of fields. Students with a strong background in the science are viewed favorably by varying fields such as medicine and ecology. Here are some fields a biochemistry major may pursue:

• Clinical Research
• Healthcare
• Ecology
• Technical / Scientific Writing
• Education
• Sales
• Agriculture

• Pharmaceuticals

Resources & Professional Associations of Interest: Check out the following websites and consider joining at least one of the professional associations in your field of interest to boost your career and give you a competitive edge on the job market. These are just a few so don' t hesitate to do some research on your own!

• American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Chronicle of Higher Education , Inside Higher Education - great sites for academics
• American Chemical Society
• National Institutes of Health
• The Center for Biotechnology

Employers: The following companies and institutions have hired/accepted Stony Brook students of Biochemistry:

• Pfizer
• St. Luke's Hospital
• Avecia Biotech
• Stony Brook University
• Many Medical Schools!

Sample Job Titles:The following are some sample job titles that would be appropriate for a student who has majored in Biochemistry. This is in no way a complete list. If you're surprised at some of these titles, you shouldn't forget that a student who majors in Biochemistry gains skills that can be used in many industries!