What do chemistry and biochemistry majors do after they graduate?
Barnard chemistry and biochemistry alumnae mostly continue in science, and most do some graduate study. However it is quite common for students to work for a year or two, and then begin graduate or professional school. About one third of our alumnae are practicing physicians. Many are clinicians, and many are also engaged in basic research, at universities or in the pharmaceutical industry. Another third have Ph.D.s in chemistry or chemistry-related subjects. Barnard chemistry alumnae are Professors at Caltech, Brandeis, Washington (Seattle), Carnegie-Mellon, and other fine universities. Others teach at undergraduate colleges like Rhode Island College and Xavier University (LA). Other related professions chosen by alumnae include Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Some graduates work in industry, at the bench as well as in sales or management. A few alumnae teach high school science. We also have several very successful alumnae lawyers and business people: good technical training can be very v
