Department of Biology - Biology Careers

Academia
High School Science Teacher BS + teaching certificate
Community College Instructor MS or PhD
University Professor PhD
Researching MS or PhD
Research Technician BS or MS
 
Business and Industry
Research and Development (Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Forest Products, Agro-industry) MS or PhD
Research Assistant. Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Forest Products, Agro-industry BS or MS
Pharmaceuticals- Research and Development MS or PhD
Sales (Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Forest Products, Agro-industry, Scientific Equipment, Science Publisher) BS
Environmental Consulting Firm BS, MS, or PhD
Publishing (Science Writing, Editing, Illustrating) BA, BS, MA, or MS
Environmental Law Attorney BS + Law Degree
Lobbyist (Industry Association) Law or Paralegal Degree
 
Government
Forensic Science BS or MS
Researcher (CDC, EPA, USFWS, NMFS, USDA, DEC) MS or PhD
Technician BS or MS
Regulation and Enforcement (EPA, DEC, USFDA, USDA, Fish and Game, National Park Service, State Parks, Water Districts) BS or MS
Policy Law degree
 
Medical and Allied Health Fields
Physician, Optometrist, Dentist, Podiatrist, Veterinarian Generally BS + 4-year professional degree
Chiropractic Medicine Generally BS + 3-year professional degree
Physical Therapist Generally BA or BS + 3-year professional degree
Medical Technologist BS degree that involves a lot of biology coursework
Nursing Fast-track BSN programs (~14 months) are available to biology majors with a BS degree.
Physician's Assistant MS or PhD
 
Nonprofit Organizations
Lobbyist, Advocate Law or Paralegal Degree
Grassroots Organizer BA or BS
Education/Public Awareness BA or BS

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