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Biochemists and biomedical scientists > Biochemist
Science and research
Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, from viruses and bacteria to people.
You'll usually need a science degree. For jobs in industry or research, you may also need a postgraduate qualification like a master's degree or PhD. Relevant degree subjects include:
You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science and 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including biology and chemistry. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
You'll need:
Your tasks will vary by industry In the pharmaceutical, food or brewing industries, you could:
With experience, you could become a team leader or manager, running a department, or move into research, sales and marketing, or scientific journalism.
Biotechnologists use plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.
Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
Sport and exercise psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance.
Education technicians support science, art, IT or design and technology teachers by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.
Nanotechnologists design, create and manipulate materials on a tiny scale.
Chemists study chemicals and materials and how they behave under different conditions.
To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning by providing technical assistance, through the preparation and day-to-day maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for pupils.
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