Biologists study the living world around us, from the very large level (biosphere and extraterrestrial)
down to the very small (cellular, bacterial and viral) as well as the processes within/between organisms
and the environment. There are a huge number of careers available to you, and many more await at the
end of a Web search entitled “What can I do with a major in biology?” Some require additional training.
As you read the list below (and others), remember that chances are you can claim a number of skills from various classes. BIO 249 and 289 are relatively unique to Alma so you should pay special attention to skills from those classes that other students (your competition outside Alma) may not have developed yet.
- Biological content knowledge (from all classes)
- Practical knowledge, lab and field skills
- Operate scientific equipment (don’t forget chemistry classes - make a list of very familiar with and somewhat familiar with)
- Cooperative approach and teamwork
- Able to work independently when needed
- Problem solving and analysis
- Experience with statistical analysis, quantitative ability
- Oral communication in Biology (think of Bio 280 and lots of others)
- Written Communication (preparation of a research proposal)
The most famous career handout located on the web is HERE.
Another well maintained site is Emporia State University HERE.
Ready? Set? Go! (a list made from many websites)
Agriculture Scientist
Agronomist
Anesthesiologist
Animal Breeder
Animal Rights Advocate
Animal Scientist,
Agriculture
Animal Trainer
Aquarium Manager
Aquarium Technician
Bacteriologist
Biochemist
Bioengineer
Biological Illustrator
Biological Supply House Specialist
Biometrician
Biotechnologist
Botanist
Brewery Lab Assistant
Chiropractor
Community Ecologist
Conservation Biologist
Consumer Safety Officer
Criminologist
Cryptologist
Dentist
Ecologist
Electron Microscope Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Endangered Species Specialist
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Impact Assessor
EPA Inspector
Epidemiologist
Fisheries Conservationist
Flavors/Fragrances Researcher
Food and Drug Inspector
Forensic Pathologist
Forest Technician
Genetic Counselor, Human
Genetic Engineering Research Assistant
Genetics Researcher
Health Officer
Histopathologist
Horticulture Scientist
Hydrologist
Immunologist
Invertebrate Zoologist
Lieutenant in Armed Services (Health Service)
Marine Biologist
Marine Resource Analyst
Medical Assistant
Medical Illustrator
Medical Lab Technician
Medical Technologist
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Molecular Geneticist
Mycologist Oceanographer
Oceanographer Technician
Ornithologist
Paleontologist
Parasitologist
Park Ranger
Pathologist
Peace Corps/Vista Worker
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Physical Therapist
Physician
Plant Ecologist
Plant Morphologist
Plant Physiologist
Plant Quarantine Inspector
Plant Scientist
Plant Taxonomist
Professor
Psychologist, Research
Public Health Statistician
Radiologist
Science Lab Technician
Scientific Photographer
Soil Scientist
Surgeon
Taxonomist
Teacher, Biology,
Technical Salesperson
Technical Writer/Communicator
Toxicologist
Veterinarian
Veterinary Technician
Virologist
Water/Wastewater Plant Operator
Wild Animal Park Manager
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Refuge Manager
Zoo Manager
Zoological Ecologist
Zoological Morphologist
Zoological Physiologist
Zoological Taxonomist
Zoologist
Whew! The end of the list and the start of an amazing adventure!
