<p>As the title says I Love love love animals, but lately ive been very attracted towards chemicals, medicine etc. I want a job that's definitely lab oriented.
My ideal major would be biochem but my main question is if biochem is not a major offered what would be sorta "the next best thing"
Or would biomedical be a good major ?</p>
<p>From what I’ve seen, usually if biochem isn’t a major, it’s rolled into bio</p>
<p>From what I have read on CC and other sites, all those three majors are dead. But I would wait until someone who knows what he/she is talking about responds.</p>
<p>Lol yeah I know I want to major in biochemistry, but not all my schools have that, but idk a runner up :D</p>
<p>If biochem isn’t offered at your school, the next best thing would be to major in biology or chemistry. After your first year of college, when you’ve taken your basic/introductory science courses (biology 1&2 and chemistry 1&2), is when you will be able to make the decision as to which one you prefer. </p>
<p>Biomedical actually refers to biomedical engineering, if I’m not mistaken.</p>
<p>Chemistry and biology have horrendous job prospects. If you absolutely MUST study something related to biology/medicine try something more along the lines of network/systems biology. It’s where medicine and molecular biology is headed. At least you’ll learn tons of computing skills, so even if you can’t get a job doing that, you’ll at least be employable as a programmer or something along those lines. People with strong computer skills have less of a problem finding employment.</p>
<p>So whatever my major is, would like a minor in computer programming be helpful ? Or double major bio chem nd computer programming ?</p>
<p>And also university of California: Berkeley has molecular biology with like a interest or specialty idk what to call it, in biochemistry is that a good major along the lines of biochem or is that different ?</p>
<p>Oh I’m sorry it’s molecular biology with an emphasis on biochemistry</p>
<p>At Berkeley, the department and major in molecular and cell biology is the result of the merger of several biology departments, including biochemistry. The suboption in biochemistry is what the old biochemistry major became.</p>
<p>Post graduation prospects have not been good for molecular and cell biology majors over the last several years: <a href=“https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/MCB.stm[/url]”>https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/MCB.stm</a></p>
<p>@Gravenewworld, I agree, I have seen promise in that direction, especially if you don’t want to go into medical school. If all your schools don’t have Biochem, that is a blessing in disguise my eyes, lol. I have a BS in Biochem and greatly regret it. At my area, B+L headquarters is moving to NJ. Hundreds of local jobs are at stake. The company announced it will cut 10 to 15 percent of its combined workforce. B+L employs more than 11,000 worldwide; 1,700 here. I applied for an Analytical Chemist position there years ago, but I was up against a huge application pool of biochemist, biologist, and chemist. It was ridiculous. I am glad I didn’t get the position. The interviewer was late and very rude. I have done a quick search in my area on the careers in bio, chem, and biochem. No good jobs or had a long list of positions that remained unfilled for years due to companies wanting purple squirrels. I was even specific such as typing in microbiology, virology, BS in Biochem, etc, and still nothing. I would think long and hard about going into those majors. The career prospects are horrible. So many pharmaceutical companies are laying people off like crazy. If you plan to go into bio, Biochem, chem, molecular, etc, I would minor in it and do a better major. Do more research and also, brush up on a language. Our world is changing and learning languages can put you at an advantage in many jobs. It can open many doors for you. I am happy where I am now, but if I were to do it all over, I would of done more research and saved a lot of time and money.</p>
<p>Wow, So than if biochem or bio or even chem is what you love to do but, as you said in the future you cant get a job, than whatelse in the science field is a good major ??
Even if someone were to double major biochem and computer science would jobs still do horrible ? lol</p>
<p>You guys have grown up in a world with constant access to the internet, smart phones, and high speed computers. The digital age is here. Computer science should practically be required from grade school on wards just as much as English classes are. This day in age it is an essential skill, and its one that will keep you off of the dole.</p>
<p>Please consults any of these websites and look at the field growth and occupational statistics</p>
<p>Chemistry: [Chemists[/url</a>]
[url=<a href=“http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/medical-scientists.htm#tab-1]Medical”>http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/medical-scientists.htm#tab-1]Medical</a> Scientists : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics](<a href=“http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes192031.htm#(1)]Chemists[/url”>http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes192031.htm#(1))</p>
<p>Medical science outlook from 2010-2020 is 36% that means it the employment of these occupations is expected to grow by 36% percent in 2020. The outlook is great - generally this includes a higher level degree in medicinal chemistry, biology, biochemistry, etc.</p>
<p>So a major in biochemistry would be a good idea ? …
Im pretty sure I want to double major in biochemistry and computer science …</p>
<p>Do you plan to further your education afterwards? If you are looking for a high position as a biochemist, you will need more education since most that is specialized unless you plan to just work in a laboratory doing PCR, western/southern blotting, and other biochemistry techniques.</p>