What can you do with a biochemistry major? The possibilities are too numerous to count. careers are on the rise. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of biological scientists is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations, and?opportunities in the field of biochemistry?specifically are projected to grow 37% over the course of the next decade, The Human Genome Project has provided momentum toward understanding the molecular basis of life processes, further fueling growth in the field.