The job opportunities in Biology is as varied as there are kinds of biologists. Some of the different areas of the science that individuals could work in inculde ecology, animal behavior, evoluntionary biology, immunology, reproductive biology, parasitology, virology, botany, plant pathology, genetics, systematics, conservation biology, physiology, molecular biology, developmental biology, entomology, and biotechnology (to name a few). Below is a broad, though incomplete, list of career opportunities in the field.
Biological Systematics
- Museums and Pharmaceutical Houses (Plant Collecting and Research)
- Botanical Gardens and Arboreta
- Seed Companies - Research and Seed Stock Maintenance
- Seed Technologists
Biostatistics - Minor (Business Minor)
- Analysis of Research Data
- Quality Control
- Marketing
Data Processing (Computer)
Energy Related Fields
- Environmental
- Biomass Conversion, ethanol etc.
- New Biological Energy Sources
Entomologists
- Insect Classification and Identification (Museums)
- Agricultural Insect Identification and Control Recommendations
Environmental Science
- Water and Wastewater
- Air Pollution
- Noise Pollution
- Chemical Pollution
Food Sciences
- Chemical Analysis
- Processing
Genetics
- Research
- Genetic Counseling
- Plant Genetics Research
- Genetic Engineering/Biotechnology
Government (most Civil Service)
- Inspectors
- Conservation
- Many others
Health Related
- Laboratory Research - usually some graduate work suggested
- Anatomy - Teaching in Medical and other Health Related Schools (Usually an M.S. or Ph.D. needed)
- Foundation for Medical Careers (Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Clinical Lab Scientist, Physician Assistant, Dentistry, Optometry, etc.) – additional schooling required
Sales
- Pharmaceutical
- Fertilizer & Chemicals
- Environmental Testing Supplies
- Scientific & Medical Equipment Supplies
- Cosmetics - Health & Beauty Aids
Teaching
- Jr. High Science - B.S. Ed. Degree
- High School - Secondary - B.S. Ed. Degree (minimum)
- Jr. College - M.S. Degree (minimum)
- College - Ph.D. Degree
Wildlife
- Game and Parks Ranger
- Fish and Wildlife Divisions
- Invasive Species Monitor
- Wildlife Forensics