Career Paths
An undergraduate degree in Biochemistry offers a wide range of opportunities and career paths including:
Medical Professional – A BSc. Degree in Biochemistry prepares students for an exciting professional career in Medicine and Dentistry.
Food and Agro-processing industries: A sound and robust insights in the application of biochemical tools is required in value-chain addition in agriculture (Agro-pre
Research and academic – Biochemistry forms the bedrock from which Biomolecular Sciences derive basic ideas and techniques in solving the myriads of problems
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Agricultural Industries – Emerging fields of proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, genetic engineering, and drug design all rely on the knowledge of and competency in biochemical researches
Waste management/Pollution: The application of enzyme technology offers a green and sustainable approach towards a cleaner environment and in mitigating the menace of climate change.
Entry into other specialized professional programs – Specialized programmes such as:
- Genetic counseling
- Forensic sciences
- Biomedical engineering
- Medical laboratory/imaging sciences
Often require a BSc degree in Biochemistry.