| |  | | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES How Do I Learn More About Careers in Biology?
Ask a Biologist
There are many exciting career opportunities for students graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from SHU. The biology faculty will assist students in obtaining work and research experience while earning credits toward their Biology degree. If you are interested in graduate school, the National Academy of Science Press, (800-624-6242) has a publication available for free: Careers in Science and Engineering: A Student Planning Guide to Graduate School and Beyond. Also, visit our Pre-Medical Advisement site.
Here at SHU we strive to give students the maximum flexibility in making choices by encouraging them to do scientific research and real-world internships under the supervision of biology faculty and providing a diverse selection of topics in our course offerings.
After graduation, choices available to individuals with a B.S. in biology range from continuing the education process in graduate school in a specific area of interest to starting work as a Laboratory Assistant or Field/Research Technician. We urge students to start thinking about careers early in their education and to make appointments with faculty advisors at least once a semester to discuss academic concerns and career opportunities.
A resource available in our office- Nontraditional Careers in Science, by Karen Kreeger -provides an excellent description of the less traditional career paths available to students trained in biology.
Join a Professional Society
A great way to learn more about careers in Biology is to become a member of a professional association. Most professional non-profit membership organizations have reduced membership fees for students and provide newsletters, bulletins and journals with specific information about your area of interest.
The American Institute of Biological Sciences
Sigma XI, The Scientific Research Society
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Medical Association
Ecological Society of America
American Society for Cell Biology
American Society for Microbiologists
American Physiological Society
American Society for Human Genetics
Genetics Society of America
American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Society for Neuroscience
Botanical Society of America
American Society of Mammology
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
Society for the Study of Evolution
Read Related Publications
Undergraduates should check local college and city libraries for books on biological topics of interest. Publications such as BioScience, American Scientist, Scientific American, Science News, and Natural History have articles related to biology that may be of general interest. The professional societies listed above also produce more specific journals once a student has narrowed down an area of interest.
Searching for a Job
The links below provide further information on the incredibly varied career possibilities open to students with a degree in biology.
The American Institute of Biological Sciences--Click on “Education and Outreach" to access their career page.
Careers in Genetics and the Biosciences
Careers in Botany
Science's Next Wave, the career development resource for scientists
Environmental Career Opportunities
The Job Seeker
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