Careers and Outcomes
Kick off your journey in health care
Embark on a pathway to improve the wellbeing of others.
Your biology major in the pre-med program will give you the skills and opportunities to train in the medical field.
How can a biology degree help me pursue a medical career?
In your courses, you'll study anatomy, microbiology, physiology and more — all of which are beneficial to your growth as an aspiring medical professional.
Possible careers
After you earn your degree, your med school training will prepare you to diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and other conditions.
Some careers you could pursue are:
- Biotechnology specialist
- Community health specialist
- Dentist
- Environmental scientist
- Forensic scientist
- Genetic counselor
- Health educator
- Healthcare manager
- Medical doctor
- Medical laboratory scientist/researcher
- Nurse practitioner
- Occupational therapist
- Pharmacy technician
- Physician/physician assistant
- Physical therapist
- Public health administrator
- Radiologist
Lay down the groundwork for medical training with a foundation in biology.
Job outlook for physicians and surgeons
A biology degree prepares you for a range of diverse careers in health care.
Many medical professionals, like physicians and surgeons, have high-paying, influential positions.
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Career options outside of medicine
Biology isn't just about medicine, anatomy and health.
It is a diverse subject that explores the workings of life forms across various disciplines.
So, even if you decide that medical school isn't a good fit for you, your biology degree will qualify you for other science-related professions.
What can you do with a biology degree?
A bachelor's degree in biology helps you pursue careers in a variety of industries, like medicine, research, ecology, zoology and more.
Possible career paths
- Biologist
- Biology educator
- Conservation biologist
- Curator
- Dentist
- Ecologist
- Environmental specialist
- Marine biologist
- Park ranger
- Research technician
- Science writer
- Sustainability coordinator
- Wetland scientist
- Zookeeper
Biology also pairs well with other subjects, like agriculture, business, education and health.