Biologists will have a core of fundamental knowledge in biological and related sciences. You will study biological problems at the molecular, organism, and population levels. Your focus may be in areas such as biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, cell regulation and development, neurobiology, genetics, reproductive endocrinology, ecology and evolution, conservation biology, and marine sciences. Training in biology leads to career fields such as research, medicine, education, government, and forensics.
- Precision.
- An acute sense for detail.
- Objectivity and accuracy.
- Analytical thinking.
- Strong oral and written communications.
- Persistence.
This guide contains only a partial list of career fields and related occupations in Biology. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through your college course work, you may also need to acquire career related work experience, additional work related skills and/or additional education.
Air Pollution Analyst
Agricultural Bio Scientist
Anatomist
Animal Pathologist / Physiologist
Aquatic Biologist
Biochemical Toxicologist
Biochemist
Biogeneticist
Biological Photographer
Biology Teacher / Professor
Biomedical Engineer
Biophysicist
Bio Scientist
Biostatistician
Botanist
Cell and Molecular Biologist
Chemist
Chiropractor
Clinical Research Associate
Curator – Museum
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Cytogenic Technician
Dentist
Ecologist
Embryologist
Entomologist
Environmental Biologist
Environmental Health Technician
Epidemiology Researcher
Fisheries Bio Scientist
Food and Drug Inspector
Forensic Pathologist
Forestry Bio Scientist
Genomic Researcher
Health Administrator
Hydrologist
Industrial Microbiologist
Marine Science Biologist
Marine Studies Specialist
Medical & Clinical Microbiologist
Medical Technician
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Microbiologist
MRI Technician
Nurse
Occupational Health & Safety Inspector
Paramedic
Pathologist
Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Physician
Physiologist
Plant Pathologist / Physiologist
Physical Therapist
Research Zoologist
Soil Scientist
Toxicologist
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Veterinarian
X-Ray Technician
Zoologist
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In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
- Speak with a Career Counselor.
- Read the books available in the Career Resource Library.
- Talk with individuals working in the field.
- Contact related professional associations.
- Obtain an internship in a field of interest.
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