There are many pathways for newly graduated students with a degree in Biology. Students may immediately begin a career, enroll in a professional school, or enroll in a graduate school. For more information on careers or career planning, visit the Career Connections Center here.
Begin a Career
Students who seek employment after graduation and don’t immediately plan to enter professional or graduate schools can begin a career in occupations similar to these:
- Agricultural Scientist
- Biological or Laboratory Technician
- Conservation Specialist
- Environmental Science Technician
- Secondary Biology Teacher
- Zoology or Wildlife Specialist
Attend Health Related Professional Schools
Students who seek a career in a health-related field should continue their education in the appropriate professional school. Many choose to go into specialties such as:
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Optometrist
- Orthotist and Prosthetist
- Physician Assistant
- Physician
- Podiatrist
- Surgeon
- Veterinarian
Attend Graduate School
Students who seek to manage private industry or government research labs, do science research, and/or teach in colleges and universities should continue their education in a graduate school. These are some of the careers that require graduate degrees:
Note: Many of the following professions do not require a graduate degree for entry-level positions.
- Aquatic Biologist
- Biochemist and Biophysicist
- Botanist
- College/University Teacher/Professor (usually requires a doctorate)
- Environmental Scientist
- Geneticist
- Medical Scientist
- Natural Resources Scientist
- Research Scientist in Private Industry
- Senior Ecologist