The study of biochemistry combines the knowledge of biology and chemistry to explain life processes in terms of chemical reactions within living cells.  Biochemistry majors may find work in a number of career fields including medical and health-related fields, veterinary science, engineering, agriculture, environmental science, industry, government, forensics, research, law, and education.  Biochemistry majors are well prepared for advanced study in medicine and other health professions. 

 The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to biochemistry majors.  Some will require more education.  For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Lab in Lucina 235.

Animal scientist/breeder
Aquatic biologist
Anesthesiologist
Biochemical tester
Biochemist
Biomedical engineer
Biotechnologist
Chemical Engineer
Chemist
Clinical chemist
College professor
Consultant
Customer relations specialist
Cytologist
Dairy technologist
Dentist
Drug company researcher
Entomologist
Environmental scientist
Environmental toxicologist
Food technologist
Forensics specialist
Forestry engineer/technician
Formulation chemist
Geneticist
Horticulturist
Immunologist
Industrial chemist
Laboratory supervisor/technician
Marine biologist
Materials engineer
Medical researcher
Microbiologist
Molecular biologist
Mycologist
Patent attorney
Perfumer
Pharmaceutical researcher/developer
Pharmaceutical sales representative
Pharmacologist
Physician
Plant pathologist/breeder
Process development specialist
Product development manager
Quality control inspector/specialist
Regulatory affairs worker
Research assistant
Science teacher (secondary)
Science technician
Scientific editor
Technical sales person
Technical writer
Virologist
Wild life manager

Resources Available in the Career and Experiential Learning Lab, Lucina 235:

College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles (JS JO 21)
Careers for Scientific Types & Others with Inquiring Minds (OCC PT 62)
Great Jobs for Chemistry Majors (OCC 34.5)
Opportunities in Biological Science Careers (OCC 17)
Opportunities in Biotechnology Careers (OCC 18)
Opportunities in Chemistry Careers (OCC 34)
Opportunities in Environmental Careers (OCC 75.6)
Opportunities in Forensic Science Careers (OCC 93)
WetFeet Insider Guide to Careers in Biotech & Pharmaceuticals (OCC 17.8)

Web Sites:

BSU Dept. of Chemistry: http://www.bsu.edu/chemistry/
Career Links for BSU Majors (see Chemistry): http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
America's Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook:  http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet:  http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp 
Internships.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/pwinternships
Internships USA.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter:  http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter
O*NET:   http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard:  http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match:  http://www.volunteermatch.org
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: http://www.asbmb.org/ASBMB/site.nsf?Open
Biochemistry Jobs: http://www.unixl.com/dir/molecular_sciences/biochemistry/biochemistry_jobs/
Careers in Chemistry:  http://lacebark.ntu.edu.au/chemistry/career.html
ChemJobs.net:  http://www.chemjobs.net
ChemWeb.com:  http://www.chemweb.com/
ScienceJobs.com:  http://www.sciencejobs.com
TopUSAJobs.com Biochemistry: http://biochemistry.jobs.topusajobs.com;