What Can You Do With An Undergraduate Degree in Biology?
Biology Related Skills
- Ability to Meet Deadlines
- Analytical Thinking Skills
- Assessing Problems and Situations
- Communication Skills
- Curiosity and Creativity
- Decision Making Skills
- Innovative Talents
- Keen Observation and Attention to Detail
- Laboratory Skills
- Math and Statistical Skills
- Objectivity
- Operating Scientific Equipment
- Patience and Perseverance
- Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Writing/Research Skills
- Scientific Approach
- Statistical Awareness
- Solo and Team Work Skills
- Technological Adeptness
Related Entry-Level Career Titles
- Analytical Technician
- Anthropology Technician
- Aquaculture Farmer
- Aquatic Biology Assistant
- Agronomist Technician
- Biological Oceanography Assistant
- Biotech Field Application Specialist
- Crime Lab Analyst
- Entomology Research Technician
- Environmental Biology Trainee
- Environmental Engineering Technician
- Environmental Field Technician
- EPA Inspector
- FDA Inspector
- Field Test Services Technician
- Forensic Science Analyst
- Geology Associate
- Marine Biology Assistant
- Materials Testing Associate
- Medical Technologist
- Medical Writer
- Research Associate
- Research Technician
- Science Lab Staff
- Scientific Sales Supply Personnel
- Technical Instructor
Employers of Biology Majors
- Agricultural Processing Companies
- Advocacy Groups
- Colleges of Science
- Engineering Companies
- Environmental Agencies
- Environmental Testing Laboratory
- Forensics Laboratories
- Government Agencies
- Hospitals and Dental Clinics
- K-12 Schools
- Non-profit Organizations
- Manufacturing Companies
- Medical Schools
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Physical Therapy Clinics
- Research Laboratories
Job Posting Sites
- Biology Jobs – search engine for all facets of biology
- Medzilla – biotech and pharmaceutical jobs
- Nature Jobs – search engine for academic positions in biology-related fields
- New Scientists Jobs – science and technology jobs
- Science Jobs – bilingual or Spanish-speaker science jobs
- UIS CareerConnect: UIS Career Development Center’s job posting site
Career Planning Links
- American Institute of Biological Sciences – education resources in biological sciences
- Career OneStop is a site supported U.S. Department of Labor with great career tools/resources
- Cell and Molecular Biology – cell & molecular biology career resources
- O*NET Online is the National job outlook and projections resource
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – career information for biochemists & biophysicists
- Science Magazine (AAAS) – career information on unique specialties in biology
- UIS Biology Department – provides overview of their program
- GOALS: UIS Career Development Center career development learning module