Natural Sciences Careers

Career opportunities in Natural Sciences

The number of careers that one of our natural sciences degrees opens is almost overwhelming. Below are just a few of the most common fields that our graduates go into. You could use either our Biology or Pre-professional Studies degree as the first step into any of these fields, though one is better than the other in some cases. Make sure you talk with you advisor about your career interests before declaring your major.

Fields in Biomedical Research

  • Anatomy
  • Bacteriology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Embryology
  • Genetics
  • Immunology
  • Kinesiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Space Physiology
  • Virology

Fields in Biological Research

  • Bioethics
  • Biophsyics
  • Botany
  • Conservation Science
  • Developmental Biology
  • Ecology
  • Entomology
  • Environmental Science
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Forensic Biology
  • Herpetology
  • Horticulture
  • Ichthyology
  • Invertebrate Zoology
  • Marine Biology
  • Ornithology
  • Paleobotany
  • Parasitology
  • Phycology
  • Plant Taxonomy
  • Playnology
  • Vertebrate Zoology
  • Wildlife Biology

Careers in Healthcare

  • Anesthesiology Assistant
  • Aquarist
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Audiologist
  • Chiropractor
  • Clinical Trials Coordinator
  • Combined MD/PhD
  • Cytotechnician
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Dentist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography Specialist
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Doctor of Osteopathy
  • Emergency Medical Science Specialist
  • Environmental Science and Protection Technician
  • Epidemiologist
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Genetics Counselor
  • In Vitro Fertilization Technician
  • Magnetic Resonance Technician
  • Medical Appliance Technician
  • Medical Technologist
  • Naturopath
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Optometrist
  • Orthodontist
  • Orthoptician
  • Orthotics and Prosthetics Specialist
  • Perfustionist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Phlebotomist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physician’s Assistant
  • Podiatrist
  • Public Health Professional
  • Quality Control Specialist
  • Radiation Therapy Technician
  • Respiratory Technician
  • Sports Tester
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Veterinarian
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • X-Ray Technician
  • Zookeeper

Careers in Education

  • College Professor
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Graduate School Professor
  • High School Teacher
  • Junior College Professor
  • Medical School Professor
  • Middle/Junior High School Teacher
  • Technical Training School Teacher

Careers in Science Writing

    • Textbook Editor
    • Textbook Writer
    • Writer for Local or Regional Newspapers
    • Writer of Feature Articles in Scientific Journals
    • Writer of Science Articles of Newsmagazines
    • Writer of Technical Manuals