What Can I Do With A Major In…
BIOLOGY
General Information:
Biologists study living organisms: how they grow, reproduce, and interact among themselves and
with their environment. Specialization in a particular aspect of biology is common. Regardless of
the area of specialization, in modern biology, full understanding of a process requires integrating
studies at many levels of organization: populations, individual organisms, organ systems, cells and
molecules. Most biologists conduct research to answer the basic questions of how organisms are
interrelated. The result of this can include advances in medicine and public policy. Biology majors
are inquisitive. They want to know how and why things work and like to analyze how things are
interrelated. This major prepares you for a multitude of employment possibilities including
graduate schools and careers in biomedicine and research, allied health, private industry, and
education. Options at UCCS include:
· B.S. in Biology - general option
· B.S. in Biology - biomedical sciences
Career Possibilities:
Environmental Scientist
*Biometrician
Food Scientist
*Clinical Lab
Forest Ranger
Scientist/Medical
Research Assistant
Technologist
Forensic Scientist
*Health Care Professional *Geneticist
post bachelor’s
*Biologist/Botanist
*Teacher
*May require additional education or certification
*Research Scientist
*Patent Agent
*Zoologist/Animal
Biologist/Wildlife Biologist
*Veterinarian
Statistics:
· 2013 Annual median salary for Biological Scientists is $67,000; employment is expected to grow
17% by 2020
· 2013 Annual median salary for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists is $60,400; employment is
expected to grow 7% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median for Forensic Science Technicians is $56,400; employment is expected to grow
22% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Medical/Clinical Lab Technologists is $60,000; employment is
expected to grow 24% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Middle School Teacher is $47,700; employment is expected to
grow 28% by 2020.
UCCS Clubs:
Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of
clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or studlife@uccs.edu.
For more information:
www.aibs.org
www.careercornerstone.org
www.biologyjobs.com
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
www.nsf.gov/
www.nas.edu/
http://www.mymajors.com/
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com