As stated in the 2003-2004 Southwestern University Catalog, Biology majors have a variety of career options. "By proper selection of course combinations, students can prepare for various options, such as entrance into graduate or professional schools (dental, medical, medical technology, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary) and acquisition of positions in industry, government, public health, and teaching. Students should consult with their academic advisors and other members of the department for assistance in making proper course selections that will prepare them for their chosen career direction." The B.S. degree is recommended for students seeking entrance into  professional schools, graduate schools or technician positions in industry. The B.A. degree allows for more flexibility, especially for students wishing to obtain a minor outside the Division of Natural Sciences.

Please contact any member of the Southwestern University Biology Department with changes, additions, or other general feedback regarding this career information.

SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONS FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS

Environment or Agriculture Related
Agricultural Scientist, Soil Conservationist, Range Manager, Forester, Environmental Technician, Botanist, Ecologist, Horticulturist
Medicine
Doctor: General Medicine, Chiropractor, Dentist, Optometrist, Physiologist, Podiatrist, Surgeon, Pharmacist
Technical Work
Biological Technician, Chemical Technician, Clinical Lab Technician, Electroneurodiagnostic technician, Health Information Technician, Nuclear Technician, Petroleum Technician, Process Technician, Science & Engineering, Surgical Technician
Therapy
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy
Health
Dietician, Nutritionist
Animals
Animal Breeder, Aquatic Biologst, Zoologist
Others
Biochemist, Research Assistant, Social Scientist, Statistician, Medical Scientist, Microbiologist

Biology Majors are encouraged to actively research career options and obtain experience in areas of interest. The web sites listed below may assist students in exploring career options in Biology. If you find a particularly good resource on the web, please email the Biology Webmaster.

These sites offer nationwide databases of job openings in biological sciences through industry, universities, or nonprofit organizations. Most are searchable by region, job title, or discipline, provide information about each company or agency and have resume posting and recruitment fair information. Job database for biotechnology and pharmaceutical careers.

INDUSTRY JOB DATABASES