Careers at a Glance
Following are descriptions of jobs found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (stats.bls.gov/ocohome) and at WebMD (www.webmd.com). These descriptions are useful for students who wish to get a brief description of the duties, educational requirements, and employment outlook for a variety of occupations. Often these descriptions provide further resources for exploration. Joey Freeman in the Biology Program and Advising Office can also help for more in-depth exploration. |
| MEDICAL/HEALTH/LIFE SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS |
| Agricultural and Food Scientists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos046.htm |
| Agriculture Engineer |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos261.htm |
| Biological and Medical Scientists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm |
| Biomedical Engineer |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos262.htm |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos100.htm |
| Chiropractors |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos071.htm |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm |
| Conservation Scientists and Forestors |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos048.htm |
| Dentists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos072.htm |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos077.htm |
| Environmental Engineer |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos263.htm |
| Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos050.htm |
| Health Service Managers |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos014.htm |
| Occupational Therapists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos078.htm |
| Optometrists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos073.htm |
| Pharmacists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos079.htm |
| Physical Therapists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm |
| Physicians |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos074.htm |
| Physician Assistant |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos081.htm |
| Podiatrists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos075.htm |
| Psychologists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm |
| Recreation Therapists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos082.htm |
| Registered Nurses |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm |
| Respiratory Therapists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos084.htm |
| Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos085.htm |
| Veterinarians |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos076.htm |
| Seeing the Wider Possibilities of Biological Science Undergraduate Study |
| Study of biology can provide an array of skills relevant to employment outside the field of life science especially when considered in context of employment history, personal interests, skills, and values, motivation, and personal relationships. Also when combined with graduate study biology can be the foundation for a wide range of career opportunities including those listed below. |
| Actuaries |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos041.htm |
| Architects |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos038.htm |
| Archivists, Curators, Museum Technicians |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos065.htm |
| Artist |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm |
| Atmospheric Scientists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos051.htm |
| Clergy |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos250.htm |
| College and University Faculty |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos066.htm |
| Computer Programmers |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos110.htm |
| Computer Systems Analysts, Engineers, and Scientists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos042.htm |
| Counselors |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos067.htm |
| Economists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos055.htm |
| Engineers |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm |
| Flight Attendant |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos171.htm |
| Insurance Underwriters |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos026.htm |
| Landscape Architects |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos039.htm |
| Lawyers |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos053.htm |
| Librarians |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm |
| Loan Counselors and Officers |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos018.htm |
| Mathematicians |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos043.htm |
| Operations Research Analysts |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos044.htm |
| Probation Officer |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos265.htm |
| Public Relations Specialists |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos086.htm |
| Sales–Insurance |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos118.htm |
| Sales–Manufacturer and Wholesale |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos119.htm |
| Sales–Real Estate |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos120.htm |
| Sales–Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos122.htm |
| Sales–Service Representatives |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos123.htm |
| Sales–Supervisors and Managers-Retail |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos025.htm |
| Sales–Travel Agent |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos124.htm |
| School Teachers, Kindergarten, Elementary, and Secondary |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm |
| Social Workers |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos060.htm |
| Statisticians |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos045.htm |
| Systems Analysts/Computer Scientists |
Stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos042.htm |
| Teachers |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos064.htm
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos066.htm www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm
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| Travel Agents |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos124.htm |
| Urban and Regional Planners |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos057.htm |
| Writers and Editors, including Technical Writers |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos089.htm |
| Management-Administrative |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos002.htm |
| Management--Advertising/Marketing/PR |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos020.htm |
| Management -Analysts |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos019.htm |
| Management-Agricultural |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos176.htm |
| Management-Computer Information System |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos268.htm |
| Management-Construction |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos005.htm |
| Management-Educational Administration |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos007.htm |
| Management-Engineering and Natural Sciences |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos009.htm |
| Management-Financial |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos010.htm |
| Management-Funeral Director |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos011.htm |
| Management-Food Service |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos024.htm |
| Management-Government/Legislators |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos013.htm |
| Management-Human Resources |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos021.htm |
| Management-Industrial Production |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos016.htm |
| Management-Lodging |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos015.htm |
| Management-Medical/Health |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos014.htm |
| Management-Property/Association |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos022.htm |
| Management-Purchasing |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos023.htm |
| Management-Top Executive/General Managers |
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos012.htm |
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