Career Planning

Career Planning

Careers in Biology

Many students today pursue higher education to prepare for a particular career path.  What can you do with a bachelor of science degree in biology?

Biology is such a broad field, there are many, many options.  A bachelor’s degree will qualify you for working as a lab technician or research assistant in a variety of employment sectors both private and public. Having a background in biology can also be an asset for non-science work in business, communications, legislation, and marketing.  Some career doors in biological sciences open with further education, and an undergraduate degree prepares you for graduate school or professional schools. 

  • Behavioral therapist
  • Biotechnology
  • Chiropractor
  • Conservation biologist
  • Dentist
  • Endocrinologist
  • Environmental biologist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Natural resource manager
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Park ranger
  • Physical therapist 
  • Physician
  • Physician assistant
  • Plant breeder
  • Registered nurse
  • Researcher
  • Resource manager
  • Surgical technician
  • Teacher
  • Veterinary technician
  • X-ray technician
Alejandro Medina Valencia

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Alejandro Medina Valencia

Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa
Major: Biology
Next Steps: PhD in Ecology at Penn State

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