Biology
When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the B.A./B.S. in Biology and find out about program requirements, courses and the program faculty.
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Career Possibilities
ACQUIRED SKILLS
- Observing, collecting, and analyzing data
- Concentration
- Conduct and explain scientific research
- Accuracy and detail
- Problem solving and decision making
- Operation of scientific equipment
- Knowledge of basic scientific theories and practices
Reading, writing, speaking and memorizing - Technology skills
Numerical computation
CAREER TITLES
- Agricultural Scientist
- Aquatic Scientist
- Audiologist
- Bio-Engineer
- Biologist
- Botanist
- Educator
- Environmental Protection Worker
- Food Scientist Technician
- Genetic Counselor
- Hospital Administrator
- Lab Technician
- Marine Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Nurse
- Nutritionist
- Oceanographer
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- Physical Therapist
- Physician
- Technical Sales
- Technical Writer
- Toxicology
- Veterinarian
- Zoologist
TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE
- Research Institutions
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Government Agencies
- Scientific Publishers
- Environmental Agencies
- Educational Institutions
- Museums
- Zoos
- Aquariums
- Hospitals
- Foundations
- Legal Institutions
- Laboratories
- Food and Beverage Companies
- Industrial Companies
CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LINKS
www.eco.org - Environmental Careers Organization
www.aaas.org -
www.ilsi.org - International Life Sciences Institute
www.nabr.org - Nat Assoc for Biomedical Research
www.naep.org - Nat Assoc of Environmental Prof
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary
JOB SEARCH LINKS
www.purchase.edu/careerdevelopment - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
www.biofind.com - Biotech jobs and events
www.bioview.com - Biotech, pharmaceutical, sales, and development lists
www.scijobs.com - Science jobs and internships
www.sciencejobs.com - Science jobs listed by area
www.naturejobs.com - Life and physical science jobs
www.environmentalcareer.com - Environmental Career Center, LLC
www.ejobs.org - Environmental Jobs & Careers
www.healthjobsite.com - Healthcare jobs
www.medzilla.com - Jobs in Biotech, Healthcare, Science, and Pharmaceuticals
www.hirehealth.com - Jobs in healthcare
www.scijobs.org - Scientists Employment Network
BOOKS AVAILBLE AT CDC
- Great Jobs for Biology Majors
- Opportunities in Biological Science Careers
- What can you do with a Major in Biology?
- Vault Career Guide to Biotech
- From Biotech to
- Clinical Laboratory Science Careers
- How to Become a Physical Therapist
- Job Opportunities in Health Science
- Careers in Medicine