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What Can I Do With A Major In…Biochemistry?


About one-third of our majors have continued their training toward advanced degrees (MS, Ph.D.) at a variety of graduate schools, including:

  • Michigan State University
  • University of Michigan
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Mayo Clinic
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Minnesota
  • University of Illinois
  • University of Washington
  • University of Wisconsin
  • University of Delaware
  • University of Massachusetts
  • University of California — Santa Barbara

Other students have pursued health care profession programs, usually attending medical (M.D. or D.O.) schools. An excellent academic record with a biochemistry major appears to enhance the acceptance rate to these programs.

A career in forensic science, which also requires further training, has been another option.

Still other students have been well-prepared to enter the job market directly, and are employed in a variety of sectors, including:

  • Pharmaceutical industries
  • Biotechnology companies
  • Public and private research institutions

 

The Alma College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team claimed its sixth consecutive regional championship at the SIFE USA Regional Competition in March 2007. The competition awards the SIFE teams that are most effective in teaching the principals of market economics through outreach projects in their communities.

 

Graduate Profile

Frederick Schroeder

Frederick Schroeder
Graduation: 2002
Major: Biochemistry

Frederick 'Al' Schroeder majored in biochemistry because of the flexibility in research and the opportunity to gather a broad background of knowledge.