- Home
- Career Overview
-
Looking
-
Applying
- College Overview
-
Planning
-
Applying
-
Paying
-
Attending
- Military Overview
-
Joining
-
Serving
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Explore this career in the militaryWhat you can expect to experience while on the job
Employment of biochemists and biophysicists is projected to grow 15 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 4,000 openings for biochemists and biophysicists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Read MoreGray states indicate no data available
People in this career achieve this level of education.
Select major to see colleges that offer it
Skills helpful in this career