Biochemistry
Are you interested in studying how proteins, DNA and chemicals all interact with each other inside a living organism? Would you like to be on the forefront of medical advancements and discover modern cures to combat today’s most dangerous pathogens? If this type of work and discovery awakens the inner scientist within you, then you may want to consider studying Biochemistry.
UTSA’s Biochemistry Program
UTSA’s Biochemistry degree combines coursework from Chemistry, Biology and Physics to support learning across all the major aspects of Biochemistry. Your coursework will include molecular biophysics, cell biology, genetics and a biochemistry laboratory, to name a few. The program grants career opportunities in industry, governmental agencies, environmental studies, pre-professional programs, medical technology, and can serve as a prerequisite to graduate study in either chemistry or other related fields.
Academic Information:
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Careers in Biochemistry
Top job titles for biochemistry graduates include:
• Chemist
• Researcher
• Biological/Chemical Technician
• Quality Control Analyst
• Medical Scientist
• Biologist
Biochemistry and its related career pathways are currently in lower demand in San Antonio but higher demand than average in Austin in the 2018-19 financial year. US States/Regions with high demand for related jobs include Boulder, CO, Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA and Philadelphia, PA. More than 144,000 biochemistry-related job opportunities existed nationwide in 2018-19.
Career Resources
UTSA’s University Career Center offers several resources to help students identify and develop the global skills necessary to successfully pursue and achieve lifelong career goals.
Please note that there are additional admission requirements that need to be met in order to be admitted into this major. View all of UTSA’s specific admission requirements here.
Industries for Biochemistry Graduates
Biochemistry is a widely applicable major as businesses and organizations across several industries require staff and services related to this major. The industries that posted the largest number of biochemistry-related positions over 2018-19 included:
• Scientific Research
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Higher Education
• General Hospitals
• Medical laboratories
• Government
Salaries for Biochemistry Graduates
The salary range for open biochemistry-related positions in the US between November 2018 and October 2019 were:
| lowest 10% | $36,850 |
| median | $50,572 |
| top 10% | $79,594 |
Source: Burning Glass
Skills and Interests for Biochemistry Majors
While many skills and interests translate to potential careers as an biochemistry graduate, some are more commonly sought after than others. Biochemistry may be a good fit for you if:
• You enjoy working with others
• You enjoy learning
• You are detail oriented
• You like solving puzzles and problems
• You are a good planner
Student Spotlight
Sara Dibrell ’18
Biochemistry Major