Biology Career Resources
A degree in biology qualifies you for a variety of occupations as well as further study in a graduate or professional program. Some of the skills developed through biology coursework include analytical, laboratory, problem-solving, communication (oral and written), critical thinking, technical (equipment), teamwork and information handling.
Pre-Health Professional Track
- Pre-Chiropractic
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Veterinary
Career Options
- Biologic Technicians
- What Can I Do With This Major?
- Careers in Science & Engineering
- Human Genome Project Information/ Careers in Genetics and the Bio-sciences
- Life Sciences World
- Science Careers
- O*Net
Potential Job Titles
- Clinical Research Associate
- Conservation Scientists and Foresters
- Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- Soil and Plant Scientist
- Zoologist & Wildlife Biologist
Internship/Job Resource
- Dolphin Research Center
- Argonne National Laboratory Internships
- American Medical Association in Chicago
- Brookfield Zoo
- Chicago Botanic Gardens
- Chicago Environmental Network
- Clarke Mosquito Control
- Field Museum Internships
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- IL Department of Natural Resources Internships
- IL State Police Forensic Science Unit
- Johnson & Johnson
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Morton Arboretum
- Siemens
Biological Sciences Department
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- American Institute of Biological Sciences
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- American Society for Cell Biology
- American Society for Microbiology
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Biotechnology Industry Organization
- The American Physiological Society
- Environmental Careers Organization
- Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology