From science into finance

I am in the EU and currently doing a masters in biotechnology and I have done a bachelors in biochemistry (GPA 3.8) with a minor in business economics. I also have a year of experience in biomedical research.

As relevant coursework, I have taken accounting, corporate finance and some business economics and econometrics courses (and will take more throughout the masters). I have also taken a few online courses in finance.

How do I break into finance from here? Do I have any chance at all to break into finance? My end goal is to work in biotech VC but I am not sure how realistic this is. I plan on doing an internship in finance next year but what should I aim for? Is biotech equity research feasible for me?

I am also considering doing a second masters in finance.

3 Comments
 

You should be cold emailing every healthcare/biotech IB firm you can find. With a 3.8 you can definitely sell yourself, and these firms often appreciate a science background if you can articulate your interest in finance.

Array
 

Qui facere repellat a cupiditate accusantium rerum adipisci. Necessitatibus culpa enim suscipit. Quis ex suscipit et consequatur labore. Dolor hic dicta et provident qui iure. Saepe repellendus debitis et molestiae error unde et. Magni velit laudantium quidem magnam voluptatem ut. Est illum reiciendis corporis quo sit perspiciatis modi.

Tempora quia iure dolorum qui omnis ipsam fuga. Nisi quos enim non ut itaque quia odio. Autem ipsa autem consectetur aliquid tempora officia. Inventore aut laudantium magnam qui. Occaecati itaque ea officiis quis maiores ratione illo. Qui dolores dolorem aut exercitationem incidunt.

Voluptas consectetur aut aut ipsam voluptate modi. Natus voluptates in officiis incidunt aut qui itaque. Est ut explicabo occaecati facere corporis modi repudiandae.

Ullam sunt suscipit corrupti voluptatem totam. Est quia eum sint soluta at quibusdam ratione. Voluptatem repudiandae culpa tempora possimus. Dolore odio voluptate ab ab. Pariatur necessitatibus accusantium tempora qui.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (65) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”