Etini
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These two courses are biological sciences. They are relevant in medicine, agriculture, and all other aspects of life science. Microbiology is primarily concerned with the study of microorganisms and their interactions with the environment. On the other hand, Biochemistry is concerned with the study of the chemical processes that take place in living organisms. Both careers are related and can work in both medical and conventional laboratories.
Personally, I find microbiology simpler because it just requires a student to study an organism and understand how it basically works. Biochemistry requires you to understand the different chemical processes and how it affects the organism.
For job prospects, I think both are good. Although microbiology has a slight edge because they have more advantages of being employed in medical laboratories than biochemists. Also, the employment scope of the microbiologist is wider. They can work in food companies and agro-allied industries. So my take is on microbiology.
Personally, I find microbiology simpler because it just requires a student to study an organism and understand how it basically works. Biochemistry requires you to understand the different chemical processes and how it affects the organism.
For job prospects, I think both are good. Although microbiology has a slight edge because they have more advantages of being employed in medical laboratories than biochemists. Also, the employment scope of the microbiologist is wider. They can work in food companies and agro-allied industries. So my take is on microbiology.