Chemistry and Biochemistry Careers
Chemistry seldom makes the top 10 list of glamorous careers. But for people with inquisitive minds who are creative, persistent, interested in solving problems, think independently, work well with details, have keen powers of observation, and follow logical paths of reasoning, chemistry offers challenging and quite fulfilling career opportunities.
Today employment opportunities are especially strong in the fields of environmental analysis, material science, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medicine, allied health, and secondary education. Mount Union chemistry majors are well prepared to enter any of these areas as well as graduate school. Students make minor adjustments in their academic program to align with their chosen career path.
Biochemistry is the application of chemical principles to biological systems. The Human Genome Project has provided further impetus towards understanding the molecular basis of life processes. Biochemistry employment opportunities are also strong in the fields of biotechnology, genomics and proteomics.