What can I do with a major in...

What can I do with a major in Biology?

The program of specialization in biology aims to develop in students an appreciation for and knowledge of the fundamental biological principles and skills of biological techniques used in teaching on the secondary level, graduate study, biological research, medical technology, and in professional schools of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.

Strategies

• Enhance research laboratory skills
• Work in a nursery or greenhouse
• Look into federal and state job application process
• Acquire broad knowledge base in all sciences and computer technology
• Become certified for public school teaching
• Consider learning a foreign language for international opportunities
• Develop strong foundation in mathematics
• Obtain internship in field
• Volunteer at a zoo
• Lead a scouting troop
• Work for a biology professor in research laboratory
• Join an environmental concern group
• Work in a greenhouse or garden
• Enhance computer skills
• Work in a lab
• Remain open to the possibility of graduate education*
* Graduate degrees widen the spectrum of job opportunities in the field of biological sciences as they prepare students with more technological information and build stronger expertise in a specialty area.

Career Titles

Animal Scientist Aquaculture Farmer Aquaculturist Aquarium Worker Aquarium Technician Aquatic Biologist Barrier Beach Manager Biochemist Biometrician Bio-Technologist Botanist Brewery Laboratory Assistant Chemical Oceanographer Chiropractor Coastal Resources Worker Coroner Dentist Dietitian & Nutritionist Ecologist Environmental Engineer Environmental Health Environmental Protection Fish Hatchery Technician Fisheries Conservationist Florist

Food Scientist Forester Genetic Engineering Health Officer Horticulturist Hospital Administrator Hydrographic Tech Industrial Hygienist Industrial Marine Economist Marine Bacteriologist Marine Biologist Marine Ecologist Marine Engineering Marine Fisheries Marine Sales Marine Tourist Worker Market Research Analyst Medical Illustrator Medical Laboratory Tech Medical Librarian Medical Technologist Merchant Marine Microbiologist Mining & Petroleum Molecular Biologist

Mortician Museum/Aquarium Administrator Mycologist Neurobiologist Oceanographer Parasitologist Pharmaceutical Salesperson Physician Public Health Salt Marsh Manager Science Laboratory Technician Science Teacher Science Writer/Film Maker Seafood Researcher Soil Conservationist State Parks & Recreation Systems Analyst Technical Writer Test and Inspection Technician Toxicologist Veterinarian Water Quality Tech WildlifeBiologist Wildlife Resources Zoologist

Professional Organizations

Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences

Human Anatomy & Physiology Society
251 S.L. White Blvd.
P.O. Box 2945
LaGrange, GA  30241-2945

Web sites

Career Information Sites

Biology Job Resources
Advice and links for searching for careers in biology

Biological and Medical Scientists Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Dept of Labor
Nature of work, job outlooks, job descriptions (all for biological and medical scientists)

Careers in Biology
General website listing and linking to possible careers in biology

Job Search Sites

Bio Careers
Career planning information and advice, job hunt advice for biology students

Bio Space
Company information and daily industry news, biotechnology & pharmaceutical employment site, job listings

New Science Jobs

Seaworld Career Information
Information regarding pursuing a career in marine science

Science Careers and job hunting
Job search options for students seeking careers in science; provides profiles on potential employers

Orion Grassroots Network Internship
Links to possible internships in conservation, environmental justice, restoration, and education. Search by state and by internship category.