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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

 

Alma College's teacher preparation program has received an "exemplary" rating following a comprehensive review by the Michigan Department of Education.

 

Graduate Profile

Kelsey Hughes
Graduation: 2009
Major: Biochemistry

Kelsey Hughes’ biochemistry major gave her the experience to pursue a Ph.D. in molecular biology at Princeton University.

“My time at Alma gave me a great deal of hands-on laboratory and research experience,” the 2009 graduate says.

That research experience allowed her to work on several different projects, including a summer National Science Foundation Research for Undergraduates Experience program at the University of Michigan.