Biochemistry!

As the name suggests, Biochemistry is the study of chemistry and biology, but more specifically it is the application of chemistry to biological processes at the cellular levels. Biochemistry understands the working of the brain, cellular multiplication and differentiation, and the communication between the cells and larger parts of the body. DNA, Protein, Nucleic Acids, Vitamins and Hormones and different molecules that they emphasise their study on. Most of the daily work of a biochemist includes research, they manage their laboratory, analyse and evaluating the data. Review reports, and research papers and work with various other researchers.

To become a biochemist or study biochemistry, you must first have biology and chemistry subjects until your 12th grade. After that, you can opt for a bachelor's degree in biochemistry or any related field such as biology, chemistry etc. During the four years of your undergraduate course, you will also need to gain experience in laboratories and research through internships. This will provide you with a lot of knowledge and add value to your resume. Some people, tend to get a PhD in Biochemistry to study advanced work such as toxicology, genetics, and proteomics (the study of proteins). This can be beneficial depending on the specific field you are interested in as a career but it is not compulsory. Many biochemistry PhD holders start their careers in temporary postdoctoral research positions. During their postdoctoral appointments, they work with experienced scientists as they continue to learn about their specialities or develop a broader understanding of related areas of research. Postdoctoral positions frequently offer the opportunity to publish research findings. A solid record of published research is essential to getting a permanent college or university faculty position. Within the field of biochemistry, you can also go into other various fields such as Research Fellow, Analytical chemist, Biomedical scientist, Pharma Associate, Healthcare scientist, Clinical biochemistry, Forensic scientist or a professor

Biochemists can also get into specific fields such as Agriculture, where they research about innovations in food cultivation and increase the quality and quantity of food production by investigating pest control etc. Furthermore, they can also do additional research in Medicine, where they research about specific diseases, the impact on our genes and DNA, and the effect on the function and chemicals of our body. And lastly, they can also do research on human nutrition by investigating the main macronutrient groups, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, fats, and minerals. And the effect of lack and excess of these nutrients.

What are the important skills that you will need for biochemistry?

Analytical skills: Biochemists should be able to conduct scientific experiments and then analyse and evaluate their findings.

Communication skills: In this field, researchers write and publish reports and research papers on their experiments and research, this requires having good communication skills. Additionally, communication between researchers and other lab technicians needs to be clear.

Critical-thinking skills: Biochemists need to draw conclusions from experimental results through sound reasoning and judgment.

Math skills: Biochemists use complex equations and formulas regularly in their work. They need a broad understanding of math, including calculus and statistics, especially since it is connected to chemistry.