Jobs to consider:
Research positions almost always require either a master’s or doctorate degree. Historically, individuals with doctorate degrees in the biological sciences often sought out professorships. However, as economies change, research-focused positions for individuals with a master’s or doctorate degree have become more diverse. Please note that many jobs listed in other advising pathways also involve research. Below is a list of example jobs:
- Environmental consultant
- Federal agency position (National Park Service, US Forest Service, USGS, etc.)
- Medical science liason
- Position with an environmental non-profit (e.g. The Nature Conservancy)
- Professor
- Research analyst
- Research professor (usually non-teaching position)
- Research scientist (at a university, hospital, pharmaceutical or biotechnology company)
- Wildlife biologist
- Science editor
- State agency position (State Parks, Department of Ecology, Department of Natural Resources, etc.)
Concentrations to consider:
- Microbiology, Molecular, and Cell Biology
- Physiology
- Ecology& Conservation
- Evolution & Integrative Biology
- Research
Minors to consider:
Classes to consider:
Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.
- BIOL 305: Biological Data Analysis