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100 Jobs for Students who Love Biology

Traditional Careers:

  1. Biologist
  2. Microbiologist
  3. Geneticist
  4. Marine Biologist
  5. Botanist
  6. Zoologist
  7. Biochemist
  8. Ecologist
  9. Mycologist
  10. Entomologist
  11. Ornithologist
  12. Physiologist
  13. Animal Behaviorist
  14. Fisheries Biologist
  15. Paleontologist
  16. Virologist
  17. Molecular Biologist
  18. Cell Biologist
  19. Ichthyologist
  20. Herpetologist

Medical & Health Careers:

21. Doctor (various specializations)

  1. Nurse
  2. Medical Research Scientist
  3. Immunologist
  4. Pathologist
  5. Genetic Counselor
  6. Biomedical Engineer
  7. Public Health Specialist
  8. Clinical Lab Technician
  9. Epidemiologist

Biotechnology & Industry:

31. Biotech Product Developer

  1. Pharmaceutical Researcher
  2. Food Scientist
  3. Fermentation Scientist (for brewing, etc.)
  4. Quality Control Analyst
  5. Bioinformatics Specialist
  6. Environmental Biotechnologist
  7. Bioprocess Engineer
  8. Biotech Patent Lawyer
  9. Synthetic Biologist

Conservation & Environment:

41. Wildlife Biologist

  1. Conservationist
  2. Park Ranger
  3. Restoration Ecologist
  4. Naturalist
  5. Wildlife Photographer
  6. Environmental Educator
  7. Biodiversity Researcher
  8. Aquatic Biologist
  9. Forest Health Specialist

Jobs of the Future:

51. Personalized Medicine Biologist

  1. Astrobiologist
  2. Genome Editor
  3. Vertical Farm Consultant
  4. Aging Researcher (Longevity)
  5. Bioprinting Specialist (3D Printing Organs/Tissue)
  6. Neuromorphic Engineer (Bio-inspired Computing)
  7. Bioenergy Analyst
  8. DNA Storage Specialist
  9. Aquaponics System Designer

Freelance & Entrepreneurial Ventures:

61. Nature Guide

  1. Science Communicator/Blogger
  2. Biological Illustrator
  3. Eco-tourism Operator
  4. Aquarium or Terrarium Designer
  5. Science Kit Developer
  6. Wildlife Documentary Maker
  7. Biology Tutor
  8. Natural Beauty Product Creator
  9. Biology YouTube Channel Creator

Others:

71. Forensic Biologist

  1. Science Writer/Journalist
  2. Animal Physiotherapist
  3. Animal Rescue Worker
  4. Museum Curator (Natural History)
  5. Science Policy Advisor
  6. Science Librarian
  7. High School Biology Teacher
  8. College/University Biology Professor
  9. Plant Breeder

Advanced & Interdisciplinary Careers:

81. Nano-biotechnologist

  1. Computational Biologist
  2. Neurobiologist
  3. Evolutionary Biologist
  4. Structural Biologist
  5. Systems Biologist
  6. Behavioral Geneticist
  7. Ethnobotanist
  8. Biogeographer
  9. Agroecologist

Jobs Good for the World:

91. Global Health Specialist

  1. Water Quality Biologist
  2. Clean Energy Algae Researcher
  3. Environmental Impact Analyst
  4. Disease Control Specialist
  5. Conservation Fundraiser
  6. Sustainable Fisheries Advisor
  7. Invasive Species Specialist
  8. Coral Reef Restorer
  9. Habitat Restoration Specialist

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