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Careers

Students majoring in biological sciences can pursue a wide variety of careers. Their degrees will provide them with the necessary background for entry-level career positions or for further graduate study. The following are just a few examples to provide a sense of the opportunities. Also listed are some links with further sources of career information.


Aquaculture and Aquarium Science

Majors in this area may pursue careers such as:

Museum Exhibitions                                         Teacher
Private Business                                             Breeding / Sales        
Water Quality Technician                                Fish Farmer
Veterinarian                                                    Hatchery Manager
Veterinary Technologist                                  Fisheries Biologist


The following is a list of websites for further information:

American Society of Limnology and Oceanography

Aquaculture Network Information Center

Science Library, University of California, San Diego



Biological Sciences

Majors in this area may pursue careers such as:

College Education                                           Medical Research
Pharmacutical Sales                                       Naturalist
Conservation                                                  Wildlife Management
Science Instrumentation Technician               Fisheries Observer
Clinical Research                                            Computational Biologist
Drug Development                                          Quality Control Specialist
Graduate Student                                           Physician / Veterinarian
Public Health                                                   All other specific positions 


The following is a list of websites for further information:

American Institute of Biological Sciences

BiologyJobs.com

Science Magazine



Marine Biology

Majors in this area may pursue careers such as:

Animal Trainer / Behaviorist                   Oceanographer
Marine Research                                    Veterinarian 
Lab Technician                                        Secondary / College Teacher
Hydrographer                                         Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Fisheries Manager                                 Commercial Diver


The following is a list of websites for further information:

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Science Library, University of California, San Diego

Ask A Marine Scientist


 
Medical Biology

Majors in this area may pursue careers such as:

Physician / Assistant                            Dentist
Veterinarian                                          Occupational / Physical Therapist
Medical Research                                 Clinical Research
Drug Development                                Genetic Councilor             
Medical Editor                                        Instrument Technician   


The following is a list of websites for further information:

BioCareer Job Resources

Biomedical Sciences Careers Programs

BioMedTalk.com