Careers in Biology
Our majors pursue careers in:
- Biotechnology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Botany
- Systematic biology
- Entomology
- Bioinformatics
- Legislation/Law
- Biological photography
- Technical writing
- Illustration
- Education
- Biomedicine
- Healthcare
Our graduates went on to careers such as:
- Chief of Staff, Veterans Hospital, Milwaukee
- Director, Arizona Cancer Center
- Ecologist, Grand Canyon, United States Geological Survey
- Flight Surgeon, U.S. Navy
- Medical Director at the Comprehensive Center for Bleeding Disorders at the Blood Center of Wisconsin
- Park Ranger, U.S. Park Service, Acadia National Park
- Physician’s Assistant, ProHealth Care
- Project Scientist, Agro Biosciences, Inc.
- Veterinary Neurosurgeon, SAGE Center for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care
Types of employers for biology graduates:
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Research foundations
- Scientific publishing or software companies
- Educational institutions
- Government agencies and laboratories
Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in biology:
- Technologist
- Laboratory technician
- Associate scientist
- Lab assistant
- Research assistant
- Associate chemist
- Lab aide
