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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.
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