Biochemistry
WPI graduates in Biochemistry earn an average starting salary of $51,192.
WPI graduates in Biochemistry pursue careers as Engineer, Analyst, Researcher, and similar roles at leading organizations such as Pfizer, Moderna, Biogen, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, among others.
Through WPI's project-based curriculum, Biochemistry students work on real-world applications including "Evolution of Drug Resistance in Main Protease of SARS-CoV-2" and "Investigation of porous metal-organic frameworks as solid supports for separation of organic molecules", developing hands-on experience that prepares them for professional success.
Description Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sample Companies that have Hired WPI Biochemistry Graduates
Pfizer
Moderna
Biogen
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Novartis
Merck
Johnson & Johnson
AbbVie
Amgen
Regeneron
Thermo Fisher Scientific
PerkinElmer
Waters Corporation
Sample Graduate Schools
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
University of Utah
Brandeis University
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Hofstra University
New York University
Boston College
Boston University
Average Starting Salary:
$51,192
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Biochemistry
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Sample Job Titles:
Engineer
Analyst
Researcher
Project Manager
Consultant
Designer
Specialist
Coordinator
Developer
Scientist
Sample Major Qualifying Projects:
PubMed AuthorMap: A Study of Research Collaboration in the Life Science Fields
Examining Novel Combination Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer
Cellular Stretching Device 2019
Correlate Analyses for Acutely Infected HIV Individuals: Natural Disease Control Study