What Can I Do With a Major In Biochemistry and Molecular Biology?

UGA Specific Information for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biology encompasses the study of all living organisms, including microbes, plants, and animals. The study of biology includes various aspects of life, including basic organization (molecular, cellular, tissues, organs), how organisms function, their roles in the natural environment, how hereditary information is transferred, and development of biotechnology. Biology graduates are broadly trained and well prepared for admission into strong graduate programs in the biological sciences and professional schools (medical, dental, and veterinary). They may also directly assume positions in government, education, industry, or certain technical fields.

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms. Biochemists focus heavily on the role, function, and structure of biomolecules. The study of the chemistry behind biological processes and the synthesis of biologically active molecules are examples of biochemistry.

Molecular biology is the study of molecular underpinnings of the processes of replication, transcription, translation, and cell function. The central dogma of molecular biology where genetic material is transcribed into RNA and then translated into protein, despite being an oversimplified picture of molecular biology, still provides a good starting point for understanding the field. This picture, however, is undergoing revision in light of emerging novel roles for RNA.

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Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology*

** Includes Self-Employed

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POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS IN BIOCHEMISTRY + MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Taken from American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Agricultural scientist | Beer and wine maker | Bio-animator and filmmaker | Bioethicist | Bioinformatician | Biological and medical illustrator | Biomedical engineer | Biomedical researcher | Bioremediator | Biostatistician | Biotechnology researcher | Bioterrorism expert | Business administrator | Clinical researcher | Conservation biologist | Criminal investigator | Dietician | Entrepreneur | Environmental attorney | Environmental scientist | Epidemiologist | Food safety expert | Forensic scientist | Genetic counselor | Government health official | Grant administrator | Grant writer | High school teacher | Marine biologist | Museum curator | Museum exhibit preparer | Nurse | Occupational therapist | Optometrist | Patent agent | Patent attorney | Pharmaceutical researcher | Professor | Public health administrator | Public information officer | Public outreach expert | Regulatory affairs expert | Sales and marketing professional | Science policy expert | Science reporter | Science writer/editor | Toxicologist | Veterinarian | Zookeeper

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
American Cancer Society Assistant Scientist
Aruna Bio, Inc. Biomanufacturing Associate I
Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons Technician
BioAgilytix Analyst l
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Patient Safety Sitter
Christian Campus Fellowship Intern
Emory Healthcare Medical Assistant
Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital Research Technician
J&S Chemical Quality Control Laboratory Technician
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Intramural Researcher
National Institutes of Health Post-Baccalaureate IRTA
New England Wildlife Center Wildlife Animal Care Team Intern
RayBiotech Life, Inc. Research Specialist
University of Georgia Research Professional
University of Georgia Para-Professional
Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics AmeriCorps VISTA
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2021 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Arizona State University Biochemistry, PhD
Augusta University Medicine, MD
Augusta University Dental Medicine, DMD
Augusta University Medicine, MD
Columbia University Medicine, MD
George Washington University Political Science, Not Specified
Georgia Institute of Technology Biomedical Engineering, MEng
Johns Hopkins University Biotechnology, MS
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Dental Medicine, DDS
Mercer University Medicine, MD
Nova Southeastern University Biomedical Sciences, MS
South Florida University Medicine, MD
University of Georgia Bio Manufacturing and Bioprocessing, MBB
University of Georgia Comparative Biomedical Sciences, MS
University of Georgia Toxicology, MS
University of Georgia Interdisciplinary Toxicology, PhD
University of Georgia Comparative Biomedical Sciences, PhD
University of Georgia STEM Business Administration, MBA
University of Maryland Medicine, MD
University of Utah Chemistry, PhD
Virginia Commonwealth University Medicine, MD
* denotes no responses received.

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