What kind of career can I get from majoring in Biology?
I love biology and want to major in it. I know there's a lot jobs that everyone knows about but I'm looking for something out of the ordinary.
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Joel’s Answer
Hi Olivia,
There is a great website called O*Net (onetonline.org) that shows a lot of data and information for different careers, including Biology. Here is what the search option shows: https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=biology
Here are two other Career Services sites that may help:
- https://uncw.edu/career/biology.html
- http://www.myplan.com/majors/what-to-do-with-a-major-in-biology-and-biomedical-sciences-25.html?sid=87bad7e72036845062819f7d0980d556
Good luck!
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Herman’s Answer
There are a lot of careers in biology. I personally studied biochemistry and molecular biology as an undergraduate.
After graduating, most people usually go either into Academia (school), or industry (biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies). Or graduate school.
I personally chose to work in industry after I graduated from my Bacehlors, and I began in manufacturing where I helped produce oncology drugs. I now help oversee clinical trials at a pharmaceutical company. There are many options, from working in research, operations, supply chain, quality, and more!
Additionally, I know some people who studied biology with me in college who are now in healthcare professions, from nursing, to doctors, to dentists and pharmacists. There are a lot of options!
I hope I was able to help! Good luck!
Best regards,
Herman
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