A study in biology provides a foundation for various healthcare careers: physicians, dentists, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, medical technologists, college professors and administrators, research scientists, nursing, veterinary doctor, agriculturist, nutritionist, pharmacist and bio-medical engineer, etc. but besides these, there are several other general career areas for biologists. The growing emphasis on environmental preservation is creating another career path for biologists: conservation, wildlife study and occupational safety.
A bachelor’s degree in one of the fields of biology is sufficient for advanced technician jobs in the medical field, lab/research assistant positions, or testing and inspection jobs. They work as part of a big project team. They may operate laboratory equipment, design and construct new equipment, make drawings, build models and assist in interpretation of results.
Large industries that deliver healthcare products seek biology graduates for manufacturing, marketing and sales positions. Some biological science graduates work in management or administration, planning programmes for food and drug testing or managing a botanical garden. An undergraduate degree can also be used for non-technical work in writing, illustration, sales, and photography.
Those having an interest in computers can also go for Bioinformatics, a field which promises to change the way we diagnose and treat diseases and provide healthcare. This is a relatively new discipline in which huge discoveries are being made and are waiting to be made.
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