What's a good field to combine with molecular biology and biochemistry?

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Combining molecular biology and biochemistry with fields like organic chemistry, genetics, or biophysics can enhance career prospects, especially for industrial and environmental applications. The discussion highlights the importance of quantitative approaches in molecular biophysics, which addresses biological questions similarly to biochemistry but focuses on system interactions within cells. Exploring areas such as physiology or immunology may also broaden opportunities. The individual seeks private sector experience before pursuing graduate studies, emphasizing the relevance of practical applications in their career path. Overall, interdisciplinary fields can provide valuable insights and skills for future endeavors.
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So I'm about to graduate with a degree in molecular biology and biochemistry. I don't want to do grad school right away; I want to try to get some private sector experience first.

I'm open studying pharmacology, toxicology and such, but I'm really more interested in industrial and environmental applications. What would be a good field to combine with molecular biology and biochemistry? Physics? Physical chemistry? Materials science? Other?
 
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CYP450 said:
So I'm about to graduate with a degree in molecular biology and biochemistry. I don't want to do grad school right away; I want to try to get some private sector experience first.

I'm open studying pharmacology, toxicology and such, but I'm really more interested in industrial and environmental applications. What would be a good field to combine with molecular biology and biochemistry? Physics? Physical chemistry? Materials science? Other?


Organic Chemistry or Genetics relate well.

If you want broaden your horizon, then check out physiology or immunology.
 
Biophysics is fantastic for what you're looking for I think.

From the wiki page:

"Molecular biophysics typically addresses biological questions that are similar to those in biochemistry and molecular biology, but the questions are approached quantitatively. Scientists in this field conduct research concerned with understanding the interactions between the various systems of a cell, including the interactions between DNA, RNA and protein biosynthesis, as well as how these interactions are regulated. A great variety of techniques are used to answer these questions."
 
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