Biologists study living organisms and their relationship to their environment.  Most specialize in some area and become botanists, zoologists, aquatic scientists, medical scientists, technologists or technicians, and biology educators.  Most work in research and development, conducting basic research to advance knowledge of living organisms, including viruses.  There are as many areas of study as there are job opportunities.  Biologists typically have an interest in science, technology and liberal arts. 

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to biology majors.  Some will require additional education.  For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Lab in Lucina 235.

Agricultural Scientist                                    
Agronomist
Anesthesiologist                                                      
Animal Breeder
Animal Research Technician                                  
Animal Scientist
Animal Taxonomist                                                  
Animal Trainer                                  
Aquarium Technician                                        
Athletic Trainer
Biochemist/Molecular Biologist                              
Bioengineer                                      
Biological Illustrator                                                        
Biological Photographer                 
Biometrician                                                             
Biophysicist                                      
Biostatistician                                                           
Biotechnologist                    
Blood Bank Supervisor                                           
Botanist/Zoologist                            
Chiropractic Physician                                          
Chiropractor                         
Consumer Safety Officer                                         
Criminologist                        
Cytologist                                                                  
Cytotechnologist                  
Dentist                                                                       
Dermatologist                       
Ecologist                                                                   
Embryologist
Entomologist                                                            
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Health Specialist                            
EPA Inspector
Epidemiologist                                                         
Ergonomist
Fisheries Conservationist                                       
Flavors Researcher
Floriculturist                                                              
Food and Drug Inspector
Food Scientist/Technologist                                   
Forensic Serologist
Forest Supervisor                                                    
Forester
Funeral Director/Embalmer                        
Geneticist
Genetic Engineer                                                     
Health Compliance Officer
Health Officer                                                
Health Physicist
Herpetologist                                                            
Horticultural Scientist
Hospital/HMO Administrator                                   
Industrial Hygienist
Marine Biologist                                                       
Marine Mammal Trainer      
Marine Resource Analyst                                        
Medical Illustrator                             
Medical Researcher                                                   
Medical Technologist        
Microbiologist                                                           
Occupational Safety Specialist            
Oceanographer                                                           
Optometrist                           
Pharmaceutical Sales                                             
Pharmacologist                    
Physical Therapist                                                   
Physician                              
Physiologist                                                              
Professor
Psychiatrist                                                               
Public Health Statistician    
Radiologic Technologist                                         
Radiologist                           
Registered Nurse                                                     
Researcher                           
Science Technician                                                 
Science Teacher                  
Scientific Photographer                                          
Senior Zookeeper
Soil Conservationist                                                
Test and Inspection Technician
Veterinarian Technician                                          
Wildlife Biologist

Resources available in the Career and Experiential Learning Lab, Lucina 235:

Great Jobs for Biology Majors (OCC 17.5)
Opportunities in Biological Science Careers (OCC 17)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)

Web Sites:

BSU Dept. of Biology: http://www.bsu.edu/biology/
Career Links for BSU Majors (see Biology):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
America's Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook:  http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet:  http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp 
Internships.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/pwinternships
Internships USA.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter:  http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter
O*NET:  http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard:  http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match:  http://www.volunteermatch.org