What can I do with a degree in Biological Sciences
Many people have the misconception that obtaining a degree in Biological Sciences relegates you to either becoming a doctor, pharmacist, or researcher. Obtaining a degree from the College of Biological Sciences here at the University of California, Davis opens up many avenues such as those listed below. If you have further questions please contact biosciinfo@ucdavis.edu.
Specialties
Anatomists - Study and examine the structure of organisms, from cell structure to the formation of tissues and organs.
Biochemists - Study the chemical composition and behavior of living things and the effects of food, drugs, hormones, and other chemicals on organisms.
Botanists/Plant Biologists - May study plants and their environments, the mass development of plants, or the improvement of plants.
Embryologists - Study the development of an animal from a fertilized egg through the hatching process or birth, and the causes of healthy and abnormal development.
Geneticists - Study inheritance and variation of characteristics in forms of life.
Microbiologists - Investigate the growth and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses and mold.
Pharmacologists - Develop or improve drugs and medicines.
Physiologists - Study life functions of plants and animals under normal and abnormal conditions.
More Specialties
- Bacteriologists
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biophysicist
- Biotechnologist
- Botanist
- Cytologist
- Ecologist
- Histopathologist
- Horticulturist
- Hydrologist
- Immunologist
- Marine Biologist
- Mycologist
- Nematologist
- Oceanographer
- Ornithologist
- Paleontologist
- Soil Scientist
- Taxonomist
- Zoologist
Health Care Jobs
- Chiropractor
- Coroner
- Dentist
- Dietitian
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Illustrator
- Medical Librarian
- Mortician
- Neuroscientist
- Nuclear Medical Technologist
- Nurse
- Nutritionist
- Occupational Therapist
- Pharmacologist
- Physical Therapist
- Physician
Business/Industry Jobs
- Agricultural Scientist
- Air-Pollution Analyst
- Congressional Fellow
- Criminologist
- Educator
- Environmental Analyst
- Fishery Researcher
- Food & Drug Inspector
- Food Technologist
- Forensic Pathologist
- Forester
- Industrial Hygienist
- Lobbyist
- Professor
- Public Health Director
- Researcher
- Teacher
- Technical Salesperson
- Technical Writer
- Veterinarian
- Wildlife Researcher
Who Hires Biological Scientists?
- Agricultural Chemical Manufacturers
- Armed Services
- Beverage Companies
- Biological Testing Companies
- Botanical Gardens and Arboretums
- Chemical Companies
- Colleges and Universities
- Commercial Medical Laboratories
- Conservation Agencies
- Consulting Firms
- Cosmetic Makers
- Ecological Organizations
- Environmental Research Programs
- Food Processors
- Government Agencies
- Center for Disease Control
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Food & Drug Administration
- National Institute of Health
- National Science Foundation
- Smithsonian
- Dept. of Agriculture
- Dept. of Commerce
- Dept. of Energy
- Dept. of Interior
- Hospitals and Public Health Facilities
- Laboratory Equipment Makers and Sellers
- Makers of Biological Materials for Classroom Use
- Medical Research Labs
- Museums
- National and State Parks
- Nurseries
- Oil Companies
- Peace Corps
- Pest Control Companies
- Petroleum Products Companies
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Plant and Animal Breeders and Growers
- Private Research Institutes
- Professional Schools in Health Care Fields
- Public Health Laboratories
- Public Utilities
- Publishers
- Research and Development Firms
- Seed Companies
- Textile and Leather Makers and Users
- Wildlife Preserves
- Wood Growers, Harvesters and Producers
- Zoos and Aquariums