Biochemistry
Overview of Major
The biochemistry major is interdisciplinary that expands knowledge in molecular biology. After graduation many biochemistry graduates pursue more specialized study in pharmacy, forensic chemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, dentistry or medicine. Some graduates begin their professional career working in healthcare, hospitals, clinical research, government, and in education.
Resources
- Chemistry/Biochemistry Department Site
- Loyola College of Arts and Sciences Course Catalogue
- Loyola Academic Catalogue
- Academic Advising and Support Center
What Can I Do with this Major?
Learn more about the industries and career fields associated with Biochemistry and explore strategies for advancing in the major.
Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.
Learn from Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Biochemistry. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. You can explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn searching for alumni by location, employer, and industry. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
Loyola graduates hold a variety of job titles and work in a wide range of industries directly and indirectly connected to Biochemistry. Below are a handful of occupations and employers to spark your exploration.
Example Occupations
- Pharmacist
- Doctor
- Junior Quality Control Manager
- Chemist
- Research & Development Technician
- Chemistry Teacher/Professor
- Technical Writer
- Process Development Chemist
- Toxicologist
- Biochemist
- Safety Inspector
- Forensic Science Technician
- FBI Special Agent
- Environmental Engineer
- Staff Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative
- Health Lobbyist
- Genetics Lab Technician
Example Employers
- Dow Chemical
- Waste Management of New Jersey
- National Institutes of Health
- U.S. Army Research Laboratory
- Proctor & Gamble
- Johnson & Johnson
- National Science Foundation
- Food & Drug Administration
- Baltimore County Police Department
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
- University of Maryland Hospital
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Medimmune Inc.
- Baltimore City Health Department
- Wallie Howard Jr. Center for Forensic Sciences
Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations. Check out these groups that are popular for this major:
- Chemistry Club
- Phi Lambda Upsilon
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.