So...just what can you do with a degree in biology? Are there jobs available? What is the outlook for long-term careers in biology? 

Employment Opportunities

A wide range of employment opportunities is available to biology majors at the B.S. or B.A. level. Many biology majors pursue advanced training in graduate or professional schools including the one-year practicum in many allied health fields. 

Potential Hiring Institutions

Local, state, and federal government agencies (public health, parks, natural resource management).
Hospitals (medical technology, allied health fields).
Educational institutions (high schools, colleges, universities).
Pharmaceutical companies.
Plant and animal industries.
Utility companies and industries (environmental health).
Biotechnology companies.
Many other potential employers.

For more information on careers in biology, you might want to check out the following biology-related career web sites. For general career information (resume writing, on-campus interviews, etc.) and job search support, VU students should visit the the VU Career Center. Just click on the underlined links below.

Valparaiso University Career Center

AIBS: "Careers in the Biological Sciences"

ESU "Careers in Biology" Site

Furman's Biology Careers Page