What can I do with a Biochemistry degree? Plenty! While the most popular careers for Biochemistry majors are medicine (and related health sciences) and research, there are many other possibilities. If you love biochemistry but aren't sure what to do with it, see a list of biochemistry-related careers here.

Some career resources to get you started:

• Careers in medicine and the allied health sciences (dentistry, nursing, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, etc.)
• Graduate school and careers in research
• Careers in elementary and secondary education
• Ask an Expert: contact a North Central alum working in your area of interest
• North Central's Career Development Center, which also maintains online listings of jobs and internships

Links to more career information and resources:

• Career ideas for chemists from the American Chemical Society
• Careers in the microbiological sciences from the American Society for Microbiology
• Careers in biology from the American Institute of Biological Sciences
• Careers in Science and Engineering: a Student Planning Guide
• Science Education career advice from the National Science Teachers' Association
• Current job openings at the University of Chicago
• Jobs with the DuPage County Forest Preserve District (often seasonal)
• Jobs with the Kane County Forest Preserve District (often seasonal)
• Job opportunities and internships at Abbot Laboratories