CAREERS IN BIOLOGY - A Guide to Biology Careers and Employment Outlook

Sep 13, 2026

Biology graduates receive a structured overview of biology-related career options, starting from the broader question of professional outcomes and common pathways beyond a bachelor’s degree. The guide outlines major biology fields and what each area emphasizes, including skills required, labor market context, common occupations, earnings factors, education and training needs, and interview perspectives. It also provides practical guidance on gaining experience, supporting career planning, and using career services, professional organizations, and job-search resources for transitions into entry-level roles.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResumes

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Pages52

Reading Time18 min

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OVERVIEW

SAMPLE BIOLOGY INDUSTRIES

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY/BIOCHEMISTRY

BIOINFORMATICS

ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

BIOTECHNOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

TOXICOLOGY

PHARMACOLOGY

MARINE BIOLOGY

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

HOW TO GAIN EXPERIENCE

HOW CAN THE CAREER CENTRE HELP

ALUMNI PROFILE

ADDITIONAL WEB RESOURCES

REFERENCES

CAREERS IN BIOLOGY CONTENTS OVERVIEW SAMPLE BIOLOGY INDUSTRIES MOLECULAR BIOLOGY/BIOCHEMISTRY At a Glance Skills required Labor Market Common Occupations Cytotechnologist Job Descriptions Attributes and Abilities Earnings Education and Training Interviews with Professionals Microbiologists Job Descriptions Attributes and Abilities Earnings Education and Training Interviews with Professionals BIOINFORMATICS At a Glance Skills Required Labor Market Common Occupations Operations Research Analyst Job Descriptions Attributes and Abilities Earnings Education and Training Interviews with Professionals Bioinformatics Specialist Job description Attributes and Abilities Earnings Education and Training Interviews with Professionals ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY At a Glance Skills Required Labor Market Common Occupation Ecologist Job Description Attributes and abilities Earnings Education and Training Interview with Professionals BIOTECHNOLOGY At a Glance Skills Required Labor Market Common Occupation Biotechnologist Job Description Attributes and abilities Earnings Education and Training Interview with Professionals PHYSIOLOGY At a Glance Skills Required Labor Market Common Occupation Exercise Physiologist Job Description Attributes and Abilities Earnings Education and Training TOXICOLOGY At a Glance Skills Required Labor Market Common Occupation Toxicologist Job Description Attributes and Abilities Earnings Education and Training Interview with Professionals PHARMACOLOGY At a Glance Skills Required Labor Market Common Occupations Pharmacologist Job Description Attributes and Abilities Earnings Education and Training Interview with Professional MARINE BIOLOGY At a Glance Skills Required Labor Market Common Occupations Marine Biologist Job Description Attributes and Abilities Earnings Education and Training Interview with Professional WHO EMPLOYS BIOLOGY GRADUATES POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS HOW TO GAIN EXPERIENCE Internal Research Opportunities External Research Opportunities Additional Student Related Organizations Create a Linkedln Profile Join a Professional Association SAMPLE JOB POSTINGS FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS/RECENT GRADUATESHOW CAN THE CAREER CENTRE HELP Library Resources Appointments Career Planning by Year The National Occupational Binder Tip Sheets Events Extern Job Shadowing Talk to Professors Career Counseling Job Postings ALUMNI PROFILE ADDITIONAL WEB RESOURCES REFERENCES OVERVIEW Medical school isn’t the only option for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in biology – although you may still have to invest in additional education beyond a four year degree to get started. A biology degree opens the door to many career possibilities. If you are a student who loves science and is intrigued by the study of living things, a biology degree might be a perfect choice to launch your career path. Jobs in this area of science are appealing to all kinds of people. So you're not alone in wanting to pursue a career in it. But unlike other areas of study with well-defined career paths, biology's professional outcomes can sometimes be trickier to figure out, mostly because the possibilities are so wide-ranging. SAMPLE BIOLOGY INDUSTRIES Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry AT A GLANCE A major in biochemistry or molecular biology would focus on studies of life at the cellular level. You would learn about the chemical reactions inside living cells and the roles they play for the organism’s overall functioning. This major can be a good choice if you are interested in research. You will need an advanced degree to work as a scientist, but a bachelor’s degree could lead to sales or administrative positions in the pharmaceutical industry. Molecular biology chiefly concerns itself with understanding t

FAQs

Why can biology career outcomes be difficult to figure out compared with other fields?

Biology covers a wide range of possibilities, making professional outcomes broader and sometimes harder to map than fields with clearer career tracks.

What does a molecular biology or biochemistry major typically focus on?

It focuses on life at the cellular level, including chemical reactions inside cells and how interactions among DNA, RNA, and proteins are regulated.

What kinds of support does the guide mention for gaining career experience and searching for jobs?

It recommends internal and external research opportunities, student organizations, building a LinkedIn profile, joining professional associations, and using career centre services such as job postings, appointments, career counseling, and events.

Sep 13, 2026

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