Careers for biochemists and microbiologists
What can I do with a degree in biochemistry and microbiology?
Our programs emphasize practical lab techniques and methods, giving you the skills necessary to launch your career.
You’ll get the opportunity to work on real projects with our researchers and see how their work makes an impact. Many students use their studies of biochemistry and microbiology to qualify for medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine.
Career options for biochemistry and microbiology graduates:
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology
- Epidemiology
- Food quality analyst
- Immunology
- Industrial chemistry
- Research assistant
- Medical technologist
- Microbiologist
- Nutritionist
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
- Quality control analyst
- Teacher/instructor
- Toxicology
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Research Analyst
The BC Student Outcomes project collects feedback from former post-secondary students through annual surveys, which help shape the provincial public post-secondary education system. Bethel is responsible for data validation and verification, survey support as well as support of institutional researchers involved in this project. Read more
BSc - Biochemistry (2017)
Student researcher
Kate is a graduate student in the Autonomic Investigation and Management Lab at the University of Calgary. The focus of her research is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system called Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Individuals with POTS often face misdiagnosis and suboptimal treatment strategies due to lack of recognition and understanding of this disorder. Read more
BSc - Microbiology (2018)
Research Scientist
Azad develops assays for protein quantification in complex biological samples. An example is quantification of 250+ proteins in a finger prick volume of blood that has been dried on a filter paper. His team uses specialized analytical methodologies to do this termed ultra-high performance liquid chromatography multiple reaction monitoring mass spectrometry. Read more
PhD - Biochemistry & Microbiology (2012)
Postdoctoral Fellow
David works within a network of academic and industry scientists to answer fundamental questions in human cell and molecular biology. Through his research, he aims to broaden knowledge of the molecules that define life in the hopes that this knowledge can one day be applied in the treatment of human disease. Read more
PhD - Biochemistry & Microbiology (2017)