The list below contains a sample of
some of the common career paths chosen by biological sciences majors.
The skills you develop as an undergraduate (i.e., communication,
analytical/problem solving, teamwork) may be used in many different
occupations. However, most biological sciences majors tend to seek
work in the science/health fields. |
COMMON CAREER PATHS
Health Fields
Physician
Pharmacist
Optometrist
Nurse
Dentist
Nutritionist
Epidemiologist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Cardiorespiratory Therapist
Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Chiropractor
Veterinarian
Medical Technologist
Public Health Specialist
Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical
Research Scientist
Clinical Trials Director
Marketing/Sales
Marine Biology
Ocean Researcher
Marine Mammologist
Fish Hatchery Worker
Aquarium Specialist
Environmental
Environmental Policy Planner
Hazardous Waste Specialist
Impact Specialist
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Hydrologist
Ecologist |
Government
Specialists in city planning, research, science
policy, working at:
US Geological Survey
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Energy
Agriculture
Fish & Wildlife
Teaching
High School Teacher
Community College Teacher
Professor
Wildlife/Wilderness
Forester
Zoo Keeper
Field Researcher
Fish and Game Warden
Park Naturalist
Plant Science
Horticulturalist
Agriculture Scientist
Botanist
Plant Pathologist
Technical Writer
Science Illustrator
Forensic Scientist |
SAMPLE EMPLOYERS:
Federal Government Biotechnology Companies
Department of Agriculture Pharmaceutical Companies
Fish and Wildlife Service
Hospitals and Medical Centers
Bureau of Land Management
Food and Chemical Companies
Forensic Scientist
Nonprofit organizations |
Forest Service
Zoos, Aquariums, Botanical Gardens
Geological Survey
K-12 Schools, Colleges, Universities
Environmental Protection Agency
Nonprofit organizations
National Institute of Health
Fish Hatcheries |
