Biology

As a Biology major, you study all aspects of living organisms. Biologists search for solutions to our most pressing urban, environmental and population problems. Their discoveries are essential for improving our civilization.

Representative Job Titles and Area of Specialization

Air Pollution Control Specialist *
Aquatic Biologist
Biological Illustrator
Biology
Teacher/Instructor/Professor
Cell Biologist
Chiropractor
Conservation Biologist
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Ecologist
Environmental Consultant
Game Warden *
Genetic Counselor
Geneticist
Histologist
Laboratory Technologist *
Medical Technologist
Microbiologist
Museum Educator
Naturalist *
Nutritionist
Nurse
Occupational Therapist
Osteopath

Pharmacologist
Physical Therapist
Physician
Park Ranger *
Pharmacist
Physician's Assistant
Physiologist
Podiatrist
Population Biologist
Preparator/Taxidermist *
Public Health Educator
Range Manager *
Salesperson Of Biological Products *
Science Librarian
Speech Therapist
Taxonomist
Technical Writer/Editor *
Urban Planner *
Veterinarian
Wildlife Management Biologist
Zoological Park Curator
Zoologist
Optometrist

* See Training section

Nature of the Work

Most Biological scientists are involved in research and development. If you work in a laboratory, you need to be familiar with research techniques, lab equipment and computers. But, just because you're a biologist doesn't mean you're confined to a laboratory. You can travel the world exploring new species and studying existing ones.

Biologists direct activities at zoos and botanical gardens.

You can be a consultant to businesses and government or write for technical publications.

Chemical manufacturing companies might hire you for technical sales and service.

Biologists are currently in demand for teaching especially at the high school level.

Places of Employment

Corporations dealing in:
- pharmaceuticals
- medical supplies
- diagnostics
- genetic engineering
- scientific instruments and supplies
- foods and cosmetics
County & state depts. of public health
Schools, colleges, universities
Medical research centers
Publishing houses
Hospitals, clinics
Scientific libraries
Museums

Zoos
Parks departments
Environmental consulting firms
Dept. of the Interior
Federal agencies including:
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
- Forest Service
- Bureau of Land Management
- National Parks
- National Institutes of Health
- Veterans Administration

Training

Check out the jobs with asterisks. They may be obtained with a bachelor's degree depending on the type of coursework you completed and experience you gained as an undergrad.

If you are considering a career in biological research, you should pursue a Ph.D. If you have a master's degree, you may work as research assistant.

For further information and/or career counseling contact the UCR Career Center, (951) 827-3631.