What Can You Do With A Major In Biology?
Careers in the field of biology vary, differing in the type of job and the type of setting one works in. Most people in the field of biology work in the area of research and development. Other types of work include management, administration, planning and administrating programs for testing food and drugs, consulting to business firms or government, writing for technical publications, sales and service for chemical manufacturing companies, and testing and inspecting food, drugs, and other products.
Concentrations:
Coastal Environmental Science
Coastal Biology
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Molecular and Cell Biology and Biotechnology
Biomedical Sciences
Typical Career Paths:
Agronomist |
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Environmental Engineer |
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Marine Engineering Tech |
Animal Scientist |
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Environmental Health |
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Marine Fisheries Worker |
Aquaculture Farmer |
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Environmental Protection |
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Marine Geologist |
Aqua Culturist |
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Aquarium and Museum |
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Fish Hatchery Tech |
Aquarium Technician |
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Fisheries Conservation |
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Aquatic BIologist |
Barrier Beach Manager |
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Food Scientist-Tech |
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Medical Laboratory Tech |
Bio-Engineer |
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Forester |
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Medical Librarian |
Bio-Technologist |
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Genetic Engineering Researcher |
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Medical Technologist |
Biochemist |
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Meteorologist |
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Biometrician |
Health Officer |
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Microbiologist |
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Horticulturist |
Molecular Biologist |
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Botanist |
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Hospital Administrator |
Mortician |
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Chemical Oceanographer |
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Hydrographic Surveyor |
Chiropractor |
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Industrial Hygienist |
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Mycologist |
Coastal Resources Manager |
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Industrial Marine Economist |
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Naval Architect |
Commercial Fishing Engineer |
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Limnological Technician |
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Net Designer |
Coroner |
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Marine Coastal Consultant |
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Neurobiologist |
Dentist |
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Marine Bacteriologist |
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Oceanographer |
Dietitian and Nutritionist |
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Marine Biologist |
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Paramedic |
Ecologist |
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Marine Ecologist |
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Parasitologist |
Pharmacy Technician |
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Physical Therapist |
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Pharmaceutical Sales |
Science Lab Technician |
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Public Health Worker |
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Physician |
Zoologist |
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Science Teacher |
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Salt Marsh Manager |
Wildlife Resources Manager |
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State Parks and Recreation |
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Science Writer |
Technical Writer |
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Test Inspection Technician |
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Soil Conservationist |
Underwater Technician |
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Veterinarian |
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Geophysicist/Physicist |
Wildlife Biologist |
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Toxicologist |
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Water Quality Technician |
Seafood Processor-Researcher |
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Science Illustrator |
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Inland Water Transportation Worker |
Typical Employers/Work Settings
Agricultural Experiment Stations
Agricultural Industry
Biotechnology Firms
Botanical Gardens/Arboretums
Chemical Companies
Colleges and Universities
Conservation Agencies
Cosmetic Industry
Department of Agriculture
Drug Companies
Environmental and Pollution
Control Agencies
Federal and State Government Laboratory
Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish Hatcheries
Hospitals
Inspection Agencies
Medical Centers
Medical Research Laboratories
Museums
Pharmaceutical Companies
Match This Major To Careers
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Beginning Salary Range:
Payscale.com
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2011 Salary Survey, beginning salaries for graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, on an average, start at about $49,222 per year. Master's Degree average: $50,158.
Salary Resources
Skills Needed For This Career
Operate Scientific equipment |
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Independent worker |
Information handling and organization |
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Curiosity and creativity |
Biology theory and practical knowledge |
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Statistical awareness |
Oral and written communication |
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Numerical computation |
Analytical and quantitative abilities |
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Innovative talents |
Problem solving |
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Technical skills |
Teamwork |
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Data analysis |
Links to Professional Associations
Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
American Association of Zoo Keepers
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
Botanical Society of America
American Institute of Biological Sciences: Careers
American Society of Cell Biology
American Society of Microbiology
American Society of Human Genetics
The International Society for Computational Biology
Biology Industry Organization
The National Academies
Job Search/Career Information
National Organizations or Databases
http://www.aza.org/JobListings/
http://www.biologyjobs.com/
http://www.biospace.com/
http://www.environmentalcareer.com/
http://www.medzilla.com/
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/default.aspx
http://www.safnet.org/
http://www.conservationjobboard.com
http://www.environmentalscience.org - advocates for environmental education and employment; for environmentalists by environmentalists
General Job Search Links
AAAS Science Career Link
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Multi Discipline
Careers in Biology
Careers in Botany
Careers in Biological Sciences
Careers in Science and Engineering
Molecular and Cellular
Careers in Genetic Counseling
Careers in Human Genetics
Careers in the Microbiological Sciences
Careers in Plant Pathology
Organismal or Field
Careers in Animal Behavior
Careers for Biology Majors
Careers in Ecology
Careers in Marine Mammal Science
Careers in Oceanography, Marine Science & Marine Biology
Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers
Careers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Guide to Zoological Park Careers
Zoo Keeping As a Career
Zoo and Aquarium Career Opportunities
Graduate Schools
Graduate and Professional Schools
Link to UNF Program
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Holland Codes
Coastal Biology: Investigative, Realistic, Conventional (IRC)
Coastal Environmental Science: Investigative; Realistic; Social (IRS)
Ecology and Evolutionary: Investigative; Realistic (IR)
Molecular/Cell Biology and Biotechnology: Investigative; Conventional, Realistic (ICR)
Biomedical Sciences: Investigative; Realistic (IR)
Career Action Plan
- Conduct an informational interview and/or shadow a professional in the field
- Join a professional association for this career field
- Develop leadership skills by participating in on-campus activities (RA, Peer Advisor, Student Government, Presidential Envoys, Fraternity, Sorority, Student Clubs)
- Gain hands-on experience by doing an internship in your junior and/or senior years
- Participate in summer research institutes
- Gain research experience by working with a professor or faculty member on their research