Biology Career Outlook

A program that explores the function, growth and development of living systems from human life to global climate. A degree in Biology prepares individuals for a variety of occupations as well as further study in a graduate or professional program. Saint Xavier University students may choose between a general biology track or a pre-health professions track including pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-medicine, and pre-veterinary.

To find out more about your major including potential areas and employers, required skills, job outlook, and median pay, please access the Occupational Outlook Handbook or the O*Net websites.

Career Outlook

Explore the subsections below to learn more about the potential skills a student with a Biology major can develop as well as the potential positions, areas, and employers that hire students with this degree. Please note that these are not exhaustive lists and should be used as a starting point.

Skills

As a Biology major, students may develop or advance skills including problem solving, oral and written communication, critical thinking, technical knowledge, teamwork, and research interpretation.

Positions

Graduates with a degree in Biology can work as biological technicians, conservation scientists, environmental specialists, genetic counselors, medical or clinical laboratory technicians, nutritionists, physician assistants, microbiologists, teachers, epidemiologists, clinical research associates, foresters, soil and plant scientists, zoologists, and wildlife biologists.

Areas

Graduates with a degree in Biology can work within the following areas: research and development, healthcare, biomedical sciences, organismal and ecological biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, education, communication, and business.

Employers

Graduates with a degree in Biology can work for pharmaceutical or healthcare organizations, research institutions, public health departments, state and federal government agencies, universities, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, mental health institutions, rehabilitation centers, correctional facilities, medical schools, large corporations, laboratories, veterinary hospitals, museums, wildlife preserves and parks, conservation agencies, botanical gardens, and arboretums.

Handshake

In addition to other employment opportunity websites, the Center for SUCCESS uses Handshake to share internships and jobs with students. Please explore the positions provided in the automated feed below or click "View All" to explore positions in Handshake using your major as a filter.

Although we attempt to screen all employers and positions, the Center for SUCCESS and Saint Xavier University assume no liability for the accuracy of information shared in this feed or through Handshake. The views and opinions shared by employers through Handshake do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Center for SUCCESS and Saint Xavier University.

Please Note: This feed may include positions not directly related to your major, as employers have the option to assign all majors to posted roles. If you have any questions about a particular employer or position, please contact centerforsuccessFREESXU.

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