Biology Subject Research Guide: Careers and Jobs in Biology

People with a degree in general Biology go often into careers such as:

• Physician
• Marine Biologist
• Medical Technician
• Occupational Therapist
• Wildlife Biologist
• Physical Therapist
• Ecologist
• Veterinarian
• Dentist
• Pharmacist
• Teacher

People with a degree in Biology with a minor in education often go into careers such as:

• Biology Teacher
• Science Teacher
• Tutor
• Wildlife Biologist
• Veterinarian
• Medical Technician
• Marine Biologist
• Physical Therapist
• Dentist
• Pharmacist

People with a degree in Biology with a specialization in Biomedical and Health Sciences often go into careers such as:

• Medical professional
• Dentistry
• Veterinary Science
• Biomedical Research
• Forensics
• Physical Therapy
• Pharmacy

People with a degree in Biology with a specialization in Ecology often go into careers such as:

• Field Ecologist
• Marine Biologist
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Protection Specialist

* Note that some of these careers require advanced degrees/professional certification.

If you're a student looking to jumpstart your career in Biology with a related job or internship, Career Services at Saint Leo University can help. You can also use your Handshake account to search for student jobs and internships. Click here to learn more about Handshake and how to access job postings.