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What can you do with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry? (and what does it pay?) |
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This table summarizes the most common career paths for individuals with biochemistry degrees. It gives brief information about additional education needed for the various options. |
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Academic science |
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Industry |
Other |
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Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, other biological sciences |
Medicine |
Dentistry |
Allied Health professions |
Drugs biochemicals, agricultural, other |
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Graduate School 4 - 6 years stipends for most Often involves some teaching |
Research research assistant I, II, III |
Medical School 4 years costs $30,000 - $100,000 Loans available Some tuition for service |
Dental School 4 years $30,000 - $100,000 Loans available Some tuition for service |
Podiatry, medical technology, physical therapy, others |
Research & Development, Production |
M. D. - Ph. D.: combines both, research oriented, for academics |
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Post-doctoral Fellowship 3-7 years Salary paid Involves extensive research, primary responsiblity for project |
Residency 3-7 years Salary paid Involves call, extensive training |
Clinical practice $50,000 - $300,000 income;
costs may include office, insurance; Private, group, hospital or clinic based
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1-4 years cost variable
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Marketing, Customer service, Finance |
Government EPA, regulators, HHS, legislative assistants |
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Colleges (teaching) Institutes (research) Universities (teaching and research) |
Fellowship 3-7 years Salary paid Involves research, clinical care |
Academic Dentistry In a Dental College, teaching and conducting research |
Management |
Finance biotech, drug stocks |
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Assistant, Associate, Full Professor |
Academic, clinic or private practice |
Law, Dance, Journalism... |
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