Career
Center Resources
Major to Career: Biology
Visit the Biology Department website.
Visit the BioChemistry and Molecular Biology website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by Biology and BioChemistry Majors, a list of important skills Biology and BioChemistry majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to Biology and BioChemistry.
List of Careers
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Biology:
- Agricultural Consultant
- Educator
- Research and Development Director
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Biology.
Career-Related Skills of Biology Majors
Precision: Steady hands develop by doing dissections and handling equipment. Biology majors also develop an acute sense for detail.
Objectivity: Biology majors must check their hypotheses so that the results are accurate rather than reflections of their own ideas.
Analytic Thinking:The ability to analyze data is essential. Majors must synthesize information from texts and observations in order to solve problems.
Communication: Majors learn through numerous oral presentations and written reports, both featuring photographs and graphs of data, in order to communicate clearly to those not as well-versed in the topic.
Persistence: Majors solve problems by collecting large amounts of data over a period of time
Career-Related Web Sites for Biology Majors
General Biology Career Sites |
| Biology World Wide Web Links Offers links to environmental and biology career resources. |
| Bio Online Browse the job database, search for pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, or view company directories. |
| What to do with your Biology Degree Presents career options in such biology-related fields as biotechnology, microbiology, environment, medicine, etc. |
| Careers in Biology Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Education Council |
| Biological Sciences Career Exploration Link . Extensive site from Berkeley with links to a variety of biology-related careers. |
| Fitzroy-Undergraduate Research in Biology Listing of research projects completed by undergraduates. Includes links to the researchers. |
| Monster Healthcare Conduct a healthcare job search, research companies or post a resume for employers. |
| Science Professional Center Conduct a job search, view employer profiles, career links, and information regarding upcoming career fairs. |
| MedSearch America (Health Career Search) Explore healthcare resources, including: articles on current healthcare issues, job Q & A, training/education information, or conduct your own career search. |
| Occupational Outlook for Biological and Medical Scientists |
Biology Specialization Career Websites |
| Careers in Human Genetics Careers in Genetics and the Biosciences Careers in Genetic Counseling Careers in the Genetics Field Guide to graduate study in genetics |
| Careers in Forensic Science American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Information about career opportunities for science majors and links to careers in the field. |
| Careers in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology |
| American Society for Microbiology Careers in the Microbiological Sciences |
| Careers in Botany The Botanical Society of America |
| Careers in Plant Pathology The American Phytopathological Society |
| Careers in Entomology from Entomological Society of America |
Zoo & Aquarium Careers |
| Careers at Seaworld and Busch Gardens Zoological Park |
| Careers in Oceanography, Marine Science & Marine Biology Very thorough and excellent guide from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library |
| Careers in Biotechnology Biotechnology Industry Organization |
| Careers in Animal Behavior |
| Sloan Career Cornerstone Center |
| The Humane Society of the United States |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
