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University of Michigan - Flint

What can you do with a biology degree?

 

Medical & Allied Health Fields

Academia

Business &
Industry

Government

Nonprofit Organizations

• 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

• Physician Assistant

Generally BA or BS +
2-year professional degree

Other Allied Health Careers:

• 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 Bachelor’s degree.  A biology degree provides a solid background for advanced nursing training as a nurse anesthetist or nurse practitioner.

 

• High School Science Teacher:

BS + Teaching Certificate

• Community College Instructor:

MS or PhD

• University Professor:

PhD

• Researcher

MS or PhD

• Research Technician

BS or MS

• Research & Development -
Biotechnology,
Pharmaceuticals,
Forest Products,
Agro-industry

MS or PhD

• Research Assistant. Biotechnology,
Pharmaceuticals,
Forest Products,
Agro-industry

BS or MS

• Pharmaceuticals- Research &
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

Forensic Science

  

BS or MS

 

 

• Researcher-
CDC,
EPA,
USFWS,
NMFS,
USDA,
DEC

MS or PhD

• Technician-

BS or MS

• Regulation & Enforcement-
EPA, 
DEC, 
USFDA, 
USDA, 
Fish & Game, National Park Service, 
State Parks, 
Water Districts

BS or MS

• Policy

Law Degree

• Lobbyist, Advocate

Law or
Paralegal Degree

• Grassroots Organizer

BA or BS

• Education/Public Awareness

BA or BS