Career Project: Biochemist
By: Randy Campos
The educational requirements for a biochemist are as follows:
A bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree in biochemistry are the main requirements to become one. But to conduct independent research, or an administrative position requires a doctoral degree. A Professional Degree, is also entry level.
The cost of the education required to become a biochemist is:
Specific Licensing and Education
Transferable skills to other states
Internships
The Types of Biochemist Jobs are as Follows:
The expected job growth for Biochemistry
A Biochemistry job can lead to the chemistry jobs of
Promotions
Travel
Avarage Starting Salary
Master's Degree: $60,000
Ph.D's: $90,000
Median: $68,950
Benefits of Biochemistry
Age Requirements
Raises
Work Hours
Travel
Developmental Conferences
Work at home
Typical jobs in a biochemist day
Pros, and Cons
Citations
http://www.collegecalc.org/majors/biochemistry-and-molecular-biology/
http://www.innerbody.com/careers-in-health/guide-to-biochemistry-careers.html
http://www.biochemistry.org/education/careers/schoolsandcolleges/whatisbiochemistry.aspx
http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Biochemistry_5_Steps_to_Becoming_a_Biochemist_in_5_Steps.html
http://work.chron.com/types-biochemists-4904.html
http://www.studentscholarships.org/professions/485/growth_rate/biochemists_and_biophysicists.php
http://www.thecareersguide.com/viewpage.aspx?page=biochem
http://work.chron.com/average-salary-biochemistry-degree-8407.html
http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/387/Biochemist.html
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/biochemists-and-biophysicists.htm
http://www.careerdirections.ie/ShowJobFull.aspx?job_id=25
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/clinical_biochemist_job_description.htm