Life Sciences in the 21st Century: Biology
Lecture 3: Outline
prepared by Dr. George Simmons, Professor of Biology
What do biologists do?
- Careers in the life sciences (class handout)
- Advising guide for biology majors
from Biology Department (2119 Derring Hall)
- Diversity of the Biology Faculty
(Research area list for department is available at 2119 Derring Hall)
Advising Facilities in Biology
- Undergraduate student advising
- It is available
- It is student-driven
- Advisors will help, but students should approach them with plans and questions
- Biology career advising in the Biology Department
- Professional School Advising
- Medical and Dental Schools
- Veterinary Medicine
- Graduate School Advising
- Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Molecular and Cell Biology
- Organismic Biology
- Genetics, Systematics, and Evolution
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Paramedical Careers
- Nursing
- Medical Technology
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sales
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Chiropractic Methods
- Podiatry
- Microbiology
- Industrial Microbiology
- Public Health and Medical Microbiology
- Ecological Microbiology
- Ecology-Environmental Biology
- Animal Technology
- Government Positions
- CO-OP Programs
- Education
- Biobusiness
- Biotechnology
- Food Science
- Flexibility of biology majors
- Special options for biology majors
- Microbiology/Immunology Option
- Teaching Option
- Clinical Laboratory Science Option
- Physical Therapy Option
- Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary Options
- Bio-Business Option
- Food Science and Technology
- Biotechnology Option
Biology-related Careers are hot!
- 7 of top 15 "Hottest Jobs" in Money Magazine are Biology-related
- The #1 best job for the money
- Many of the best jobs for security and independence
- Source: Money Magazine (see it on-line)
Developing a Career Plan:
- Answer these simple questions: Who? What? When? Where?
- Who...
- do I apply to?
- do I see for advice?
- do I see for more information?
- What...
- will be required of me?
- is the required QCA?
- must go in my application?
- When...
- do I apply?
- should I take entrance exams?
- can I get involved in preceptorship experiences?
- do I get started?
- Where...
- do I go for more information?
- can I meet someone in the field?
- do I send my application?
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