Choosing a Major

What can I do with my BIOLOGY degree? Major Employers of Biology Majors

• State Agencies such as Department of Environmental Quality, Wildlife & Fisheries, Department of Natural Resources, and Parks and Recreation
• Federal Government Agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency, U. S. Forestry Dept., National Park Agency
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Industry, Particularly Biotechnology Firms
• Colleges and Universities

Related Occupations for Biology MajorsSome of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.

• Botanist 
• Microbiologist 
• Zoologist
• Geneticist 
• Systematist 
• Taxonomist
• Morphologist 
• Anatomist 
• Physiologist
• Paleozoologist 
• Photobiologist 
• Embryologist
• Animal Behaviorist 
• Ornithologist 
• Biomedical Engineer
• Cell Biologist 
• Developmental Biologist 
• Evolutionist
• Marine Biologist 
• Mycologist 
• Parasitologist
• Physician 
• Veterinarian 
• Podiatrist
• Optometrist 
• Plant Pathologist 
• Environmental Health Specialist
• Horticulturist 
• Fish & Game Warden 
• Paleobotanist
• Plant/Animal Breeder 
• Range Scientist 
• Food Technologist
• Virologist 
• Entomologist 
• Bacteriologist
• Phycologist 
• Dentist 
• Toxicologist
• Dental Hygienist 
• Laboratory Technician 
• Physical Therapist
• Biology Teacher 
• College Professor 
• Wetland Ecologist
• Electron Microscopist 
• Pharmacy Technician 
• Forester
• Parks & Recreation Worker 
• Health Officer 
• Cytologist
• Soil Conservationist 
• Conservation Biologist 
• Game Warden
• Fisheries Biologist 
• Water/SewageTechnician 
• Medical LaboratoryTechnologist
• Chiropractor 
• Pharmacologist 
• Exobiologist
• Biotechnologist 
• Molecular Biologist
• Ecologist

Preparing for a Job in Biological Science

• Develop excellent laboratory skills.
• Learn federal and state government job application process.
• Take additional courses in science and mathematics.
• Learn to problem solve, and develop work habits that are systematic and precise.

RELATED MAJORS AT CSU

• General Biology
• Professional Biology

MAJOR COURSE GUIDES

COURSE GUIDE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL BIOLOGY OR GENERAL BIOLOGY MAJORS AT CSU ... CLICK HERE