what kind of jobs can i do with a bachelor's of science in biology?
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With Bachelors of Science in Biology you can expand your horizon by doing further studies.Currently we all know that the field of biotechnology is booming.So you can do a masters in biotechnology or if you do MBA in Biotechnology that's even better. After doing this course you get to become manager in Biotechnology firms and Pharma firms.The scope of this course is enormous.\n\nMBA is a 2 year post-graduate programme in management. MBA is of 2 types - general MBA and specialised MBA.In general MBA at the end of 1st year you are supposed to choose specialisation in either of the 1 subject - marketing or finance or materials/operations or human resource. Example of specialised MBA is MBA in Biotechnology which is available at the Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune. In specialised MBA like MBA-Biotechnology you are taught all the 4 subjects in much detail i.e marketing, finance, materials/operations and HR that's because your specialisation is Biotechnology.You are specially prepared to lead a Biotech or Pharma company.The advantage is that you can go to any other sector like telecom, IT, Retailing etc. because you have been given detailed knowledge of every field with special focus on Biotechnology. That's the advantage.There is much demand for MBA-Biotechnology in Australia, USA and Europe apart from the on ein India. For details on this course visit http://www.microbiologyindia.cjb.net\nThe web-site tells you also on various management entrances like MAT, ATMA, CAT etc.Ranking of colleges along with list of various colleges is also given. You can go for following links that will tell you more about MBA - \nhttp://users.cjb.net/microbiologyreview/ect1.htm\nhttp://users.cjb.net/microbiologyreview/ect2.htm\n\nCareers in biology also available on http://www.microbiologyindia.cjb.net
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depends on level you are looking at (you won't find any technician jobs there), but science and nature magazines have science jobs. Also look at the job websites of universities which teach marine biology (for any level of job).
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Pharmaceutical companies, biological research.\nOr serve as pre-med major.
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Besides the usual teaching/medical route, you could also consider careers in: \n\nPublic Health Genetics\nPharmacogenomics\nEpidemiology\nNanotechnology\nHealth Law\nBioethics\nMolecular Anthropology\nForensics
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Well, it seems to me that you would qualify for a job as a biochemist.  :o)  You might also get a teaching degree with it to teach.\n\nBest Wishes,\n\nSue
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Firstly - don't major in biology just because you want to go to med school.  A solid biology education is helpful, but med schools are (supposedly) increasingly more interested in people with varied backgrounds!  A biology major is not required... though you will have to meet some basic course requirements.  (Experience working in a medical setting is often useful!)\n\nIf you do choose biology, you could always do research and/or teach!  There are MANY other jobs though... check out this list!  http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/biology.pdf\n\nGood luck!
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biological technician
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Unfortunately the job market is kind of a catch-22 when it comes to just starting out. You have two basic options for finding a job.\n\n1) Send your resume out through every job agency you can find (Yahoo! HotJobs, Monster) and start applying for every Marine Biology post you can find. It would also help if you could get your resume in with some headhunters... Adecco and PCI are two I know of, though the later might be just a technical staffing firm.\n\n2) Find some way to pad your resume. If you can't get work experience, get something comporable. Certifications are one way to impress a prospective employer, if there are any that apply to marine biology, or you could go back to school for a more advanced degree and try to work in an internship or TA/RA/GA-ship through the school.
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Accordind to prospects.ac.uk, for qualified graduates in these disciplines:\n\nTypical roles for experienced biology graduates include:\n\nEnvironmental manager - coordinates environmental management within a designated area in the private, public or voluntary sector. \n\nForensic scientist - provides impartial scientific evidence for use in courts of law to support the prosecution or defence in criminal and civil investigations. Primarily concerned with examining contact trace material associated with crimes.\n\nImmunologist - seeks to understand the role of the immune system in the control of infection, inflammation, and cancer. They are concerned with understanding the processes and effects of inappropriate stimulation which are associated with the development of autoimmune diseases, allergies and transplant rejection.\n\nScientist, industrial research - plans, organises and carries out systematic investigations into the properties of materials and the performance of components in order to develop new, or improve existing, products.\n\nScientist, process development - optimises the performance of manufacturing systems by improving the quality of the product, increasing production capacity and reducing costs.\n\nResearch scientist (medical) - plans and conducts experiments to increase the body of scientific knowledge on medical-related topics. Aims to improve our knowledge of the underlying basis of health and disease.\n\nToxicologist - plans and carries out laboratory and field studies to identify, monitor and evaluate the impact of toxic materials and radiation on human and animal health, and on the environment.\n\nHigher education lecturer - facilitates learning and carries out research activities in universities and some colleges of further education. Teaches academic or vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students from age 18 upwards.\n\nBank manager - establishes and maintains positive customer relationships; plans and delivers an effective sales strategy; monitors the progress of new and existing products and provides operational management support on a day-to-day basis.\n\nFinancial manager - provides financial advice and support to a company; from multinationals to supermarket chains, to NHS trusts\n\nPsychology:\n\nClinical psychologist - uses psychology to reduce mental distress in overcoming psychological difficulties. The role involves developing evidence-based practice and conducting research.\n\nEducational psychologist - usually a qualified teacher (with at least two years’ experience) who uses psychology to identify and support children with learning difficulties in schools.\n\nForensic psychologist (prison and probation services) - uses psychology to assess and treat offenders.\n\nFurther education lecturer or Higher education lecturer - teaches psychology in colleges and higher education institutions, mainly to people over 16.\n\nHealth psychologist - usually employed within The National Health Service (NHS), working to promote attitude and behaviour change in relation to health.\n\nOccupational psychologist - applies psychology to solve organisational problems including recruitment, selection and assessment, training, work design and dealing with change.\n\nCareers adviser/personal adviser (careers) - works with young people or adults providing information, advice and guidance, either individually or through groupwork.\n\nCounsellor - works with individuals, couples or small groups to help people problem solve and cope with difficulties or distressing incidents, eg rape counselling.\n\nPersonnel officer - advises on and implements policies relating to the use of human resources including employee planning, recruitment, training and welfare.\n\nPsychotherapist - works with individuals or small groups to treat mental or physical disorders through a process of psychological treatment. Often a specialism of other roles such as social work, medicine, or clinical psychology.\n\nRetail manage
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You could take a second professional degree, or take a Masters degree (which i hope is what your talking about)into an industry such as marine science, plant biology (or disease), biopharmaceutical industries, etc. etc. It depends on the job prospects for India. Search on your local HR office to enquire.
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I have a similar aspiration, which is why I earned my degree in biology, emphasizing on zoological sciences.  The idea is nice, but there is far more hard work involved than what you see on television.\n\nThe earlier recommendation of searching aza.org is good.  Also, check certain state and federal postings for any job openings or volunteer work.  It will also help you understand the not-so-enjoyable side to this concept.\n\nLike I mentioned earlier, get a degree.  A Bachelor's in Science has more clout with employers and prospective interested parties than not having a degree at all.  The same can be said for higher levels of degrees (Masters, Ph.D.).  Also, really look into what area of zoology you want to focus on.  Jeff Corwin, Steve Irwin, Michael O'Shea, and Nigel Marvin don't know every single species on the planet, but they either do research or focus on what they specialize in.  It would be best if you did the same.\n\nI wish you luck.
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For pre-med students, a B.S in Biology is better.
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you must be good in biology, chemistry, and have good math skills. go to college for something like biomolecular studies, get degree. you will need to intern somewhere with your classes (school will help with that). if you do well with your internship they might ask you to work for them. otherwise, you have already made contacts through school and teachers and other students.
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Im not real sure but i think curating, directing, or zookeeping. Heres a few sites dont know if they'll serve as useful.\n\n-----------------------------------------------------------\nJobs a zoologist can do:\n\nThere's many different jobs that a zoologist can do, from being a lab technician, to a veterinarian, to being an animal caretaker/trainer/breeder, to being a wildlife biologist. Each job requires different experience, training, and each has different tasks specific to a job.
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Career Opportunities in Biology \n\nThis section includes brief descriptions of a few selected careers in biology and medicine, and how they relate to the Biology major at Muhlenberg. We have included some suggested courses for each career goal to help you think about how to organize your curriculum around your goals.\n\nBiomedical research :: Cancer research :: Cell/Molecular biology :: Genetics :: Developmental biology \nThere are currently abundant opportunities in academic institutions, medical schools, the government, and pharmaceutical industry for individuals with training in modern biotechnology. You can work in these settings with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as a technician, or as a scientist with a Ph.D. Many students may work for one or two years following graduation in one of these settings with only their B.S. from Muhlenberg. A lifetime career in one of these areas generally requires a Ph.D., although there now exist some specialized M.S. programs that are designed to prepare students for a technical career in the biotechnology industry. Currently, individuals with an M.D. are working in these areas, but this is likely to decrease in the future, given changes in the American medical establishment. If you are interested in working in one of these areas, even for a relatively short period of time, you should plan to take: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. You should also take two years of Chemistry, a year of Physics, Calculus, and perhaps Physical Chemistry, particularly if you are interested in a biochemically-oriented position (e.g., working in a pharmaceutical setting). Laboratory research experience is generally required for admission to graduate programs.\n\nNeuroscience \nThe expectations for graduate study and a career in Neuroscience are similar to the above section, with additional emphasis on Psychology. Students interested in a career in Neuroscience should take the usual two years of Chemistry, and one year each of Physics and Calculus. Upper level Biology courses that you should take include: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Comparative Anatomy, Development Biology, General Physiology, Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Advanced Topics in Neuroscience, and Transmission Electron Microscopy. Courses in other Departments include: Mind and Brain, Introductory Psychology, Cognitive Processes, Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception, and Philosophy of Mind. Once again, laboratory research experience is an expectation of graduate programs in this area.\n\nEcology :: Evolutionary biology\nStudents interested in careers as a professional ecologist or evolutionary biologist should prepare for graduate school. Individuals work in these fields with Bachelors’, Masters’, and Ph.D. degrees. If you are interested in a career in these areas you should take Ecology, Evolution, Field Botany and Plant Ecology, and Genetics. You will also need to take Statistics, and a year of Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry. Significant field research experience is also a must. You may also want to enroll in Botany, Comparative Anatomy, Ethology, General Physiology, Molecular Biology, Ornithology, Physiological Ecology, Plant Evolutionary Biology, Zoology, the special field experience trips to Costa Rica and/or Bermuda, and Advanced Statistics.\n\nApplied ecology :: Environmental management :: Forestry\nStudents majoring in Biology may seek employment or graduate education in applied ecology and related fields. If you are interested in one of these areas plan on taking Ecology, Field Botany and Plant Ecology, Genetics, and Conservation and Restoration Ecology (to be added to the curriculum soon). You should also enroll in Statistics, Microeconomics, and complete a year of Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry. Other courses you should consider are: Botany, Ethology, General Physiology, Physiological Ecology, Plant Evolutionary Biology, Ornithology, Inve
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Yes, absolutely.  You could work at a biotech company like Amgen (which I live nearby -- it provides thousands of jobs to scientists in fields like yours)
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Here's what the US Department of Labor Occupation Handout has about Biological Scientist.  Ethologist is a very specific field, and from what I have researched it's best to stay broad in the begining of your educational career.\n\n"A Ph.D. degree usually is required for independent research, but a master’s degree is sufficient for some jobs in applied research or product development; a bachelor’s degree is adequate for some nonresearch jobs. \nDoctoral degree holders face competition for basic research positions; holders of bachelor’s or master’s degrees in biological science can expect better opportunities in nonresearch positions. \nBiotechnological research and development will continue to drive employment growth. \n\n\nNature of the Work [About this section]  Back to Top \n\nBiological scientists study living organisms and their relationship to their environment. They research problems dealing with life processes and living organisms. Most specialize in some area of biology, such as zoology (the study of animals) or microbiology (the study of microscopic organisms). (Medical scientists, whose work is closely related to that of biological scientists, are discussed elsewhere in the Handbook.)\n\nMany biological scientists work in research and development. Some conduct basic research to advance knowledge of living organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and other infectious agents. Basic biological research continues to provide the building blocks necessary to develop solutions to human health problems and to preserve and repair the natural environment. Biological scientists mostly work independently in private industry, university, or government laboratories, often exploring new areas of research or expanding on specialized research started in graduate school. Those who are not wage and salary workers in private industry typically submit grant proposals to obtain funding for their projects. Colleges and universities, private industry, and Federal Government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation contribute to the support of scientists whose research proposals are determined to be financially feasible and to have the potential to advance new ideas or processes.\n\nBiological scientists who work in applied research or product development use knowledge provided by basic research to develop new drugs, treatments, and medical diagnostic tests; increase crop yields; and protect and clean up the environment by developing new biofuels. They usually have less autonomy than basic researchers to choose the emphasis of their research, relying instead on market-driven directions based on their firms’ products and goals. Because biological scientists doing applied research and product development in private industry may be required to describe their research plans or results to nonscientists who are in a position to veto or approve their ideas, they must understand the potential cost of their work and its impact on business. Scientists often work in teams, interacting with engineers, scientists of other disciplines, business managers, and technicians. Some biological scientists also work with customers or suppliers and manage budgets.\n\nThose who conduct research usually work in laboratories and use electron microscopes, computers, thermal cyclers, and a wide variety of other equipment. Some conduct experiments using laboratory animals or greenhouse plants. This is particularly true of botanists, physiologists, and zoologists. For some biological scientists, research also is performed outside of laboratories. For example, a botanist might do research in tropical rain forests to see what plants grow there, or an ecologist might study how a forest area recovers after a fire. Some marine biologists also work outdoors, often on research vessels from which they study various marine organisms such as marine plankton or fish.\n\nSome biological scientists work in managerial