Biology Career Ideas: 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)

22. Nurse
23. Medical Research Scientist
24. Immunologist
25. Pathologist
26. Genetic Counselor
27. Biomedical Engineer
28. Public Health Specialist
29. Clinical Lab Technician
30. Epidemiologist

Biotechnology & Industry:

31. Biotech Product Developer

32. Pharmaceutical Researcher
33. Food Scientist
34. Fermentation Scientist (for brewing, etc.)
35. Quality Control Analyst
36. Bioinformatics Specialist
37. Environmental Biotechnologist
38. Bioprocess Engineer
39. Biotech Patent Lawyer
40. Synthetic Biologist

Conservation & Environment:

41. Wildlife Biologist

42. Conservationist
43. Park Ranger
44. Restoration Ecologist
45. Naturalist
46. Wildlife Photographer
47. Environmental Educator
48. Biodiversity Researcher
49. Aquatic Biologist
50. Forest Health Specialist

Jobs of the Future:

51. Personalized Medicine Biologist

52. Astrobiologist
53. Genome Editor
54. Vertical Farm Consultant
55. Aging Researcher (Longevity)
56. Bioprinting Specialist (3D Printing Organs/Tissue)
57. Neuromorphic Engineer (Bio-inspired Computing)
58. Bioenergy Analyst
59. DNA Storage Specialist
60. Aquaponics System Designer

Freelance & Entrepreneurial Ventures:

61. Nature Guide

62. Science Communicator/Blogger
63. Biological Illustrator
64. Eco-tourism Operator
65. Aquarium or Terrarium Designer
66. Science Kit Developer
67. Wildlife Documentary Maker
68. Biology Tutor
69. Natural Beauty Product Creator
70. Biology YouTube Channel Creator

Others:

71. Forensic Biologist

72. Science Writer/Journalist
73. Animal Physiotherapist
74. Animal Rescue Worker
75. Museum Curator (Natural History)
76. Science Policy Advisor
77. Science Librarian
78. High School Biology Teacher
79. College/University Biology Professor
80. Plant Breeder

Advanced & Interdisciplinary Careers:

81. Nano-biotechnologist

82. Computational Biologist
83. Neurobiologist
84. Evolutionary Biologist
85. Structural Biologist
86. Systems Biologist
87. Behavioral Geneticist
88. Ethnobotanist
89. Biogeographer
90. Agroecologist

Jobs Good for the World:

91. Global Health Specialist

92. Water Quality Biologist
93. Clean Energy Algae Researcher
94. Environmental Impact Analyst
95. Disease Control Specialist
96. Conservation Fundraiser
97. Sustainable Fisheries Advisor
98. Invasive Species Specialist
99. Coral Reef Restorer
100. Habitat Restoration Specialist