What Can You Do With An Undergraduate Degree in Biology?

Biology Related Skills

  • Ability to Meet Deadlines
  • Analytical Thinking Skills
  • Assessing Problems and Situations
  • Communication Skills
  • Curiosity and Creativity
  • Decision Making Skills
  • Innovative Talents
  • Keen Observation and Attention to Detail
  • Laboratory Skills
  • Math and Statistical Skills
  • Objectivity
  • Operating Scientific Equipment
  • Patience and Perseverance
  • Presentation Skills
  • Problem Solving Abilities
  • Writing/Research Skills
  • Scientific Approach
  • Statistical Awareness
  • Solo and Team Work Skills
  • Technological Adeptness

Related Entry-Level Career Titles

  • Analytical Technician
  • Anthropology Technician
  • Aquaculture Farmer
  • Aquatic Biology Assistant
  • Agronomist Technician
  • Biological Oceanography Assistant
  • Biotech Field Application Specialist
  • Crime Lab Analyst
  • Entomology Research Technician
  • Environmental Biology Trainee
  • Environmental Engineering Technician
  • Environmental Field Technician
  • EPA Inspector
  • FDA Inspector
  • Field Test Services Technician
  • Forensic Science Analyst
  • Geology Associate
  • Marine Biology Assistant
  • Materials Testing Associate
  • Medical Technologist
  • Medical Writer
  • Research Associate
  • Research Technician
  • Science Lab Staff
  • Scientific Sales Supply Personnel
  • Technical Instructor

Employers of Biology Majors

  • Agricultural Processing Companies
  • Advocacy Groups
  • Colleges of Science
  • Engineering Companies
  • Environmental Agencies
  • Environmental Testing Laboratory
  • Forensics Laboratories
  • Government Agencies
  • Hospitals and Dental Clinics
  • K-12 Schools
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Manufacturing Companies
  • Medical Schools
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Physical Therapy Clinics
  • Research Laboratories

Job Posting Sites

  •  â€“ search engine for all facets of biology
  •  â€“ biotech and pharmaceutical jobs
  •  â€“ search engine for academic positions in biology-related fields
  •  â€“ science and technology jobs
  •  â€“ science jobs listed by science disciplines
  • UIS CareerConnect: UIS Career Development Center’s job posting site

Career Planning Links

  •  – education resources in biological sciences
  •  is a site supported U.S. Department of Labor with great career tools/resources
  •  – cell & molecular biology career resources
  •  Online is the National job outlook and projections resource
  •  – career information for biochemists & biophysicists
  •  – career information on unique specialties in biology
  • UIS Biology Department – provides overview of their program
  • GOALS: UIS Career Development Center career development learning module

Professional Affiliations

  • UIS Unite University of Illinois Springfield Alumni Association