What Can I Do With a Major in‌
Biology? The biology major requires the same core of courses as all of the other majors in the biological sciences and then allows the student to choose from a variety of specialty areas for the required upper-level electives. Students majoring in biology have more flexibility in the choice of courses and can sample from the many options provided by the department. Graduates with biology majors go onto advanced study, to professional programs, to research assistant positions in universities and pharmaceutical firms. Biologists work in agriculture and medical professions, in schools, hospitals, clinics, the U.S. Forest Service and zoos, and as naturalists, science writers, medical illustrators, and forensic scientists.
Skills Associated Biology Majors:
Spirit for scientific inquiry Likes challenges, questioning, analyzing, problem solving, and intellectual growth Proficiency in reading, for accurate details and memorizing Make critical observations and decisions Organize and maintain accurate records Conduct and clearly explain scientific research Operate scientific equipment Desire for preciseness Desire to help humankind
Animal Scientist Aquaculture Farmer Aquaculturist Aquarium & Museum Worker Aquarium Technician Aquatic Biologist Barrier Beach Manager Biochemist Bio-Engineer Biometrician Bio-Technologist Botanist Brewery Laboratory Assistant Coastal Resources Worker College Professor Commercial Fishing Engineer Commercial Inland Water Coroner Dentist Dietitian & Nutritionist Ecologist Environmental Engineer Environmental Health Specialist Environmental Protection Ergonomist
Sample Career Titles**:
Fisheries Conservationist Forester Genetic Engineering Researcher Geographer Health Officer Horticulturist Hospital Administrator Hydrographic Survey Technician Industrial Hygienist Limnological Technician Marine Bacteriologist/Biologists Marine Fisheries Worker Marine Geologist Marine Tourist Worker Market Research Analyst Medical Illustrator Medical Librarian Medical Technologist Merchant Marine Meteorologist Microbiologist Mining & Petroleum Industry Molecular Biologist Museum/Aquarium Administrator Mycologist
**Some careers may require further training and/or educational degree.
Naval Architect Neurobiologist Pharmaceutical Salesperson Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapist Physician Physicist Public Health Worker Salt Marsh Manager Science Laboratory Technician Science Teacher Science Writer/Illustrator Seafood Processor-Researcher State Parks & Recreation Worker Test and Inspection Technician Toxicologist Transportation Worker Underwater Technician Veterinarian Water Quality Technician Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Resources Worker Zoologist
Some Employers of Biology Majors:
Pharmaceutical Companies State/Federal Government College/Universities Biological Book/Journal Publishers Consulting Engineering Firms
Agricultural Chemical Companies Medical Corporations Biological Testing Laboratories Business and Industry
Professional Organizations for Biology Majors: American Institute of Biological Sciences www.aibs.org American Association for the Advancement of Science www.aaas.org National Recreation & Park Association www.nrpa.org
Websites for Biology Majors: The College Central Network www.collegecentral.com/cedarcrest New Scientist www.newscientist.com O*NET OnLine online.onetcenter.org MedZilla www.medzilla.com Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooh BioView www.bioview.co.il ScienceJobs www.sciencejobs.org
For More Information on Majoring in Biology Visit: Dr. Amy Faivre, Chair Science Center 119 610-606-4666 ext. 3580 aefaivre@cedarcrest.edu bit.ly/CCC-biology
Biology Job Resources www.biologyjobs.com Biotechnology Industry Organization www.bio.org Pharmaceutical Careers www.pharmaopportunities.com Health Care Recruitment healthcarerecruitment.com Biology Job Resources www.biologyjobs.com Science Careers www.sciencecareers.sciencemag.org
For More Information on Biology Careers Visit: Career Planning Center Allen House 610-606-4648 career@cedarcrest.edu www.cedarcrest.edu/career