Opportunities in Biology

Students who graduate with an undergraduate degree in Biology tend to follow three traditional paths:

1. Applying  to a Professional School to work in a specified career such as:
  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Physical and Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
 
2. Applying to Graduate School to work in research and development in places like:
  • Academia
  • Research Institutes
  • Government Agencies
  • Research Funds Administration
  • Private Industry
 
3. Applying to Work in an entry level position such as:
  • Lab or Research Assistant
  • Technician
  • Clinical Assistant
  • Biological Researcher
  • Ecologist
 
Depending on a student's area of interest, skill set, additional training, and experience gained through summer employment, internships, extra curricular activities, and volunteering, they can potentially use their science knowledge in combination with:
 
1. Business in positions such as:
    • Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Consulting
    • Human Resources
    • Investment Advisor
    • Quality Control / Quality Assurance
    • Sales Representative
 
2. Education in positions such as:
    • Teaching Assistant
    • Educator / Trainer
    • Advisor
 

3. Communications in positions such as:

    • Technical / Scientific Writer
    • Editor
    • Web Developer / Producers
    • Journalist
    • Medical Illustrator
 

4. Other positions such as:

    • Patent Agent
    • Policy Analyst
    • Fundraiser
    • Data Management Administrator
    • Public Health Office
 

The opportunities following a bachelor degree in Biology are quite diverse. Many graduates will work in a variety of industries for a variety of employers such as:

Biotechnology
Conservation
Environmental
Legal
Manufacturing
Museum
Public Health
Research Centers
Academia
Rehabilitation Centers
Medical Supply Companies
Management Consulting
Government
Wildlife/Fisheries
Health Care
Pharmaceutical
International Agencies
Publishing
Biomedical
Agriculture & Forestry

For more information and assistance regarding your future career plans and how to succeed, visit the McGill Career Planning Service (CaPS) in person at 3600 McTavish, suite 2200, or online at Career Planning Service or call to schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor at 514-398-3304 ext.0321.


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