Do you enjoy investigating scientific research, collecting and analyzing data to improve products, processes, and ways of living? Are you interested in learning about scientific issues or applying technical concepts to solve problems? Careers in this field focus on designing and conducting research, providing scientific consultations, and more.
Career Pathways In This Community
Since a major doesn’t always indicate a specific career path, it may be challenging to know all the possibilities and career options that exist in each field. By clicking on the career pathways below, you can start exploring some of the career options for each pathway. While these are not comprehensive lists, this resource can serve as a guide to provide students, advisors, and faculty with recommendations and keywords for further career exploration and research.
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Biological Science/Research• Bacteriologist
• Biofuels
• Biostatistics
• Biotechnology
• Cellular Biology
• Clinical Data Management
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Education/Teaching/Training
• Genetics
• Grant Writing & Administration
• Legislation/Law
• Marine Biology
• Medical Genetics
• Microbiological Research
• Molecular Biology
• Quality Control Microbiology
• Research Scientist
• Technical Sales
• Wildlife Biology
• Zoology
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Biomedical Science/Research• Biomedical Engineering
• Biochemistry Research
• Biomedical Management
• Biomedical Product Development
• Bioinformatics
• Biomedical Research
• Biophysics Research
• Clinical Laboratory Management
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Clinical Trials/Research
• Cytology
• Education/Teaching/Training
• Epidemiology
• Endoscopy Technology
• Experimental Medicine
• Genetics
• Grant Writing & Administration
• Legislation/Law
• Immunology
• Infectious Disease Research
• Medical Instrument & Equipment Technology
• Medical Science Research
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Technical and Pharmaceutical Sales
• Virology
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Chemical Science/Research• Analytical Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Cheminformatics
• Computational Chemistry
• Crystallography
• Education/Teaching/Training
• Environmental Chemistry
• Forensic Chemistry
• Formulation Chemistry
• Grant Writing & Administration
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Legislation/Law
• Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceuticals
• Nanochemistry
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Process Chemistry
• Technical and Pharmaceutical Sales
• Toxicology
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Food Science• Food Regulation
• Food Science Education/Extension
• Food Tecnologists/Technicians
• Product Development
• Research and Development
• Quality Control/Assurance