Taking samples at a bench in a laboratory. The BCMB program is primarily designed for students who will spend their career in the biological sciences or in a closely related discipline. The program prepares students for academic graduate programs in the life sciences, professional programs in the health sciences (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, public health, etc.), entry level technical positions in academia/government/private sectors, and many other areas inside and outside of the life sciences. Click here for more specific information on career paths, links to job search sites, and employment opportunities available to the BCMB graduate. You are also encouraged to make an appointment with a staff member of the UGA Career Center or a BCMB advisor for more information about career opportunities. Employers: Representative Employers of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors • biotechnology companies • colleges/universities • food companies • food and drug administration • hospitals and HMOs • K-12 schools• pharmaceutical companies • research institutes• state/federal government (CDC, DEA, EPA, USDA, etc.)• forensic and DNA testing labs (FBI, GBI, local/state law enforcement)
