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Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

Genes, proteins and cells at the molecular level, and the biotech that engineers them.

Who it suits

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  • Thinker: analysing, researching, figuring out why
  • Organiser: structure, data, precision
  • Builder: hands-on, tools, machines, outdoors

Students here tend to be a bit more curious, organised than average.

Builds on

Biology ●●●Chemistry ●●●

Typically offers

Impact on society or the planet

Where it leads

Biochemist · Geneticist · Biotech researcher · Bioinformatician · Clinical scientist

US median earnings, one year after a bachelor’s
$37,994
College Scorecard, US Department of Education

1,907 programmes tracked

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