"What Can I Do With a Major in...Biology?"
Bachelor of Science Degree
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
The graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Collect, analyze and apply information to solve problems (managing information).
- Use various laboratory techniques and/or instruments with understanding, accuracy, precision and safety (technology).
- Develop demonstrations and experiments that illustrate biological concepts or develop new concepts.Think logically within the scientific parameters of professional biologists (higher-order thinking).
- Use the language and concepts of Biology to communicate effectively in oral and written form, to follow instructions precisely and to function in independent and collaborative settings (communicating and interacting).
- Exhibit the ethical use of knowledge, materials and procedures that demonstrates an impact on society (valuing).
- Be eligible to apply for jobs in many commercial laboratories, quality control positions, and related (technology, interacting).
- Be eligible to apply for graduate programs in the area of biology represented by the student’s major interest and course work (technology, interacting).
- Be eligible to apply for entry into professional schools in medicine,dentistry, veterinary medicine and related paramedical professions (technology, interacting).
- Areas of emphasis include: Area 1) General Biology, Area 2) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Area 3) Wildlife and Natural Resource Conservation, Area 4) Integrative Biology, Area 5) Biomedical/Cellular and Molecular Biology, Area 6) Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet, and Area 7) Conservation Enforcement.
US Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
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The career paths listed are those which are commonly associated with this area of study and in no way does this site attempt to suggest that these are all of the career paths possible. Some of the career paths listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. Listings of resources such as job listings, web links, professional organizations, library publications, and other information found on this page are believed to be accurate and true at the time published. The "What Can I Do With A Major In..." database is reviewed and updated every year in July. While no list is truly exhaustive, if you feel something should be added, deleted, changed or updated on this page, please contact the Office of Career Services by e-mail at careers@ucmo.edu and an out-of-cycle change will be completed.
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