Some Possible Careers in Biology
There are more careers in biology than you might have thought!
Consider your interests and gifts.
Be creative.
Get motivated.
Work hard.
Teaching
High school
Community college
Liberal arts college
University
Public health
Business
Stock market analyst
Management consultant
Entrepreneur
Corporate manager
Business administration
Law
Intellectual Property
Technology transfer
Patent law
Intellectual property
Communications
Public information officer
Technical writing
Library and information science
Corporate communications
Science journalist
Medical or scientific illustrator and photographer
Medical records administrator
Biomedical engineering
Biomaterials
Forensics
Biomedical supercomputing
Bioinformatics
Programming
Computer modeling of biological processes
Database administration
Graphics and imaging
Governmental science policy advisor
Proteomics: protein structure and diversity
Biostatistician
Epidemiology
Insurance industry (actuary)
Genetic counseling
Research
University labs
Hospital labs
Government labs (NIH, USDA, etc.)
Biotechnology company labs
Pharmaceuticals
Research and development
Clinical testing
Sales and marketing
Technical services
Drug manufacturing
Quality control
Pharmacist
Environmental science
Waste management
Industrial hygeinist
Restoration ecologist
Environmental law
Bioremediation
Resource management
Clinical lab services
Medical technology
Clinical chemistry
Cardiovascular technology
Cytotechnology
Dietetics and nutrition
Medicine
Physician (M.D. or O.D.)
Physician′s assistant
Dentist
Podiatrist
Chiropracter
Optometrist
Veterinarian
Therapists
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Athletic trainer
Orthotist or prosthetist
Speech therapist
Nursing
Registered nurse
Nurse anesthetist
Nurse practitioner