Biochemistry and Cell Biology - Career

The majority of BCCB graduates pursue advanced education. Past alumni of the program have been accepted into highly esteemed universities across the globe, including Imperial College London, LMU Munich, University of Heidelberg, University of Göttingen, ETH Zurich, EPF Lausanne, European Molecular Biology Laboratories (EMBL), various International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS), University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Cornell University, Duke University, New York University, Yale, MIT, and Harvard University for their MSc and Ph.D. programs.

In addition to graduate education, the hands-on curriculum of the BCCB program, including numerous laboratory courses, prepares graduates for careers in the biotech, food, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as government agencies. Graduates can find employment as lab researchers in research-related positions, product development, technical support, marketing, or sales. Some alumni have also found success in non-traditional careers such as management, science policy, or science writing. Outside of academia, past BCCB graduates have secured positions at companies like Arthrex, Catenion, Roche, Leroy Merlin, Boston Consulting Group, and the non-profit Medicines for Malaria Venture.