Career Opportunities with a
Major in Biology
Biologists study living organisms and their relationship to the environment. They research problems dealing with life processes. They may specialize in research that centers around a particular plant or animal or they may teach. Those obtaining employment immediately upon graduation are usually those with the best college records and a willingness to relocate to find a job. A solid background in chemistry and good computer and communication skills also are helpful in finding employment. Among the major branches of biology are human anatomy and physiology; botany (study of plants); microbiology (study of microscopic organisms); zoology (study of animals); and ecology (study of the relationship between organisms and the environment).
SKILLS RELATED TO BIOLOGY
- Ability to analyze and record data
- Ability to make critical observations and appropriate decisions
- Ability to operate scientific equipment
- Ability to organize and maintain accurate records
- Good vision and manual dexterity
- A thorough knowledge of basic biological theories and practices
- Ability to do very exacting work accurately
The following list is a
representative sample of job titles for individuals with a biology major.
Click on highlighted jobs for more information on training, income and job outlook. The list represents some,
but certainly not all, careers which biology majors may consider.
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Animal Scientist |
Bio-Engineer | |
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Environmental Health Specialist | ||
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Fish Hatchery Technician |
Food Technologist |
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Geneticist |
Horticulturist |
Medical Illustrator |
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Medical Librarian |
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Paramedic |
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Science Laboratory Technician |
Science Writer/Illustrator/Film Maker | |
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EMPLOYERS IN BIOLOGY
- Aquariums
- Arboretums
- Business/Industry
- Chemical Industries
- Colleges/Universities
- Cosmetic Companies
- Government Agencies
- Hospitals
- Medical Supply Companies
- Mining Companies
- National and State Parks
- Nurseries
- Petroleum Manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Research Firms
- Technical Journals
- Technical/Medical Libraries
- Utility Companies
- Zoos
WEB SITES RELATED TO BIOLOGY
· CCA Science Department Website
· Associate of Science (AS) with Bio-technology Option
- Bio Online
- Biodiversity and Biological Collections
- The Biospace Career Center
- BME Net
- HireBio
- Fishery and Wildlife Biology : via CSU
- Medsearch
- Sciencejobs.com
- Society of the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
- Zeno's Forensic Page
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD
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American Phytopathological Society
www.apsnet.org -
American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology
www.indstate.edu/asgsb -
American Society for Histocompatibility and
Immunogenetics
www.ashi-hla.org -
American Society for Horticultural Science
www.ashs.org -
American Society for Microbiology
www.asm.org -
American Society of Plant Biologists
www.aspb.org -
Association of Analytical Communities International
www.aoac.org/ -
Behavior Genetics Association
www.bga.org/ -
The Society of Toxicology
www.toxicology.org
The above information has been obtained from numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
