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.

Want to find out more about a major? Talk to department heads and professors to have your questions answered and to get the inside track on being a Biology major at Purchase College.

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
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Educator
Environmental Protection Worker
Food Scientist Technician
Genetic Counselor
Hospital Administrator
Lab Technician
Marine Biologist
Microbiologist
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Nutritionist
Oceanographer
Occupational Therapist
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Physical Therapist
Physician
Physician Assistant
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.explorehealthcareers.org - Interactive health careers site that explains the array of health professions
www.biony.org - Information on NY's industrial & research-based life science community
www.ache.org- Health Care Administration Careers
www.aaas.org - Amer Assoc for the Adv of Science
www.ilsi.org - International Life Sciences Institute
www.nabr.org - Nat Assoc for Biomedical Research
www.bio.org - World's largest biotechnology organization
www.biochemistry.org - The Biochemical Society
www.aibs.org/careers/index.html - The American Institute of Biological Sciences: Careers in the Biological Sciences
www.nsf.gov - National Science Foundation
www.nasonline.org - National Academy of Sciences
www.pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.asp - Pathways to Science
www.prospectivepa.com - Information and resources to assist with becoming a Physician Assistant
www.nyas.org - The New York Academy of Sciences
www.nyas.org/sciencealliance - Committed to advancing the careers of students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
www.scienceallianceforum.org/career-resources - Science career resources
www.sciencecareersnow.com - Guide to science careers
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.biologyjobs.com - For job seekers in the life sciences
www.jayde.com - Biotech, pharmaceutical, sales, and development lists
www.sciencecentral.com - Science jobs and internships
www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs - Database of hundreds of science jobs
www.naturejobs.com - Life and physical science jobs
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org - Science careers from the Journal of Science
www.environmentalcareer.com - Environmental Career Center, LLC
www.ejobs.org - Environmental Jobs & Careers
www.healthjobsite.com - Healthcare jobs
www.miracleworkers.com - Healthcare jobs
www.medzilla.com - Jobs in Biotech, Healthcare, Science, and Pharmaceuticals
jobs.pharmaceuticalonline.com - Pharmaceutical Online job search
www.hirehealth.net - Jobs in healthcare
www.medicalworkers.com - Jobs in the medical field
www.researchgate.net – Professional network for scientists/researchers and job search

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 Hollywood
Clinical Laboratory Science Careers
How to Become a Physical Therapist
Job Opportunities in Health & Science
Careers in Medicine

Updated 7/12