<p>Currently, my major is Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular biology. I feel that it's a pretty standard major, and that I can snag a job after I get my undergrad degree (I AM planning to go to graduate school, though, for microbiology). The thing is, I'd like to switch my major to Biomedical Science (option in medical microbiology) because it interests me more. Is the biomedical science major too specific? Will it enable me to apply for a job that requires "a degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field"? Let me know!</p>
<p>Typically employers tend to prefer chemistry majors over any sort of biology majors. You are better off sticking to Biochemistry because that shows employers you know what you’re doing in a lab setting.</p>
<p>But if I were you, I would quit pursuing a science major all together. Job prospects are very poor at the bachelor level and even worse at the masters or PhD. You are better off going into chemical or biomedical engineering. </p>
<p>If you like biochemistry or biomedical science and are passionate about it, I suggest taking extra math and computer science classes to supplement the major.</p>
<p>The short answer is that it won’t make any difference, especially if you go to grad school in microbiology.</p>
<p>We’re taught to think that our college degree defines our abilities for employers, but most employers (especially if they’re hiring at the PhD level) don’t think that way. They want to know what kind of knowledge and experience you bring to the company and what you’re capable of. Every job in science at that level will require some specialized training, and the company expects to train you. What they want to know is are you trainable.</p>