What jobs can you do with a degree in Biochemistry (C700)

Yes.

An honours biochemistry or any analytical based science degree requires mathematical competency in the form of being able to analyse data sets, quantify and measure things etc. So you gain logical and mathematical competency as well as critical thinking skills.

You also learn how to work with people in a lab for your thesis project (interpersonal and teamwork skills) and how to write a thesis, which is largely self directed learning (development of initiative and research skills). As you're working with dangerous chemicals or potentially harmful machinery (sometimes) in the lab, you must develop a good technique and eye for experimentation (observational, analytical and organisational skills). Since you often have to present your findings at a seminar or lecture - you learn how to give presentations (written, aural and oral communication skills).

These are but a handful of transferrable skills that are to be gained from doing a science degree. I just thought of these from the top of my head, I'm sure there are many more.

You need a good honours degree to get what you want.

As I say all of the time, it seriously does not matter where you do your undergraduate degree.

What is important is your degree result and how you use your degree after.

Both places are great to study biochem. You get what you put in. You work your ass off - you'll reap the rewards in the end.

I would encourage anyone interested in the biosciences to also look at universities abroad - like Germany, Ireland etc.

Well if I was to be working in England, than a degree from say Bristol or Imperial would look better than a degree from Zurich or Berlin,

It also helps to speak German fluently...which I do not.

No. Absolutely not. Moving universities at an early/any stage in third level education is highly favoured amongst employers in nearly all sectors. It demonstrates initiative, a heightened sense of maturity, determination and motivation to succeed.

Its not really necessary to move at undergraduate level. But a postgraduate level, it is disastrous to stay in the same place as you did your undergraduate degree. Its the equivalent of shooting yourself in the foot, academically. This is a well known and accepted fact in academic circles.

You're at a severe disadvantage when it comes to competing against people who have moved around, if you stay in the one place. Each period of education in a particular location should be finite.

Exactly. Just saying, that's all!

You may think completely different in four years, I know I did!!!

Best of luck.

I am halfway...well almost...through my Biochem degree and as far as I know a Biochem graduate can go either into research or industry depending on whether you're interested in pure science or a more application based approach...as far as salaries are concerned, a gradute in Biochem can demand about 10-14000 quid a year on a contract basis...

I heard that there are other possibilities outside of science jobs if one does a Biochemistry degree, such as taking an accountant course whilst working for deloitte etc. I heard that these type of companies don't mind what type of degree you do as long as it is academic and stimulating and come away with some transferable skills.

Is this true?

Do you like studying biochemistry? Are you glad you chose to study it?

I am halfway...well almost...through my Biochem degree and as far as I know a Biochem graduate can go either into research or industry depending on whether you're interested in pure science or a more application based approach...as far as salaries are concerned, a gradute in Biochem can demand about 10-14000 quid a year on a contract basis...

is it rli possible to get 14000 pounds for a graduate in biochemistry cuz i have just taken biochemistry an di was thinking whether if it was a good investment or not so i m rli confused and is tht 14000 after u finish the 3 year or do u have to do a masters or something....thx for help
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I agree to an extent! Depending on who you're with!

And even then, I'd doubt that your intellectual property would be safe! You certainly have far more chances to make more money in industry than in academia.

In my country a full professor's salary can be anything from €100,000 a year upwards depending on reputation. But then again, a postdoc in the states in industry (in the right place) can earn $60,000 starting with as little as a year's postdoc experience. It also depends where your funding is coming from - as I say, if your research is good enough - you will have no problem securing the big grants.

It just depends on what you want and if you're good enough plus have the confidence to be where you need to be. You also have to make yourself valuable, for example - its regarded as better to do your postgrad abroad. You can make yourself more valuable with the decisions you make at undergrad/grad level. The more research experience you have, the higher your grades, the younger you are, the more publications you have, prestigious fellowships, who funds you for your PhD, reputation in the field, previous supervisors, novel skills and attributes that you have... it all adds up.

A good biochem graduate can earn a lot of money if he/she makes strategic decisions early on in his/her career.