CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FOR THE

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MAJOR

The Department of Biological Sciences at Hampton University offers an academic program in which students develop competence in analytical techniques, investigative design, and persuasive communication appropriate to the discipline of biological sciences and acquire the ability to recognize and formulate effective responses to moral and ethical scientific issues and current trends in the biological sciences.  Our curriculum promotes the opportunity to develop a collective appreciation and understanding of:

a)            Cellular signaling and molecular biology;

b)            Developmental, organismal and microbial biology;

c)            Ecology, evolution and population biology;

d)            Genetic identification and bioinformatic analysis.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in the Biological Sciences generally leads to careers in biological research, medicine, science education and government or science related business or industry.  In all courses in our curriculum, students are taught logical thought, clarity of expression, experimental design and techniques of analytical analysis, qualities that will prepare graduates for the successful management of an expansive range of careers.  Please note:  Most science-based careers indeed require an advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) or technical training.  All undergraduates are encouraged to routinely meet with your assigned departmental faculty advisor to discuss and plan for the career that you so choose !!!

Career Opportunities Include (but are not limited to):

Agriculture Scientist / Technologist

Anesthesiologist

Animal Behaviorist

Anthropologist

Aquatic Biologist

Archeologist

Biochemist

Biological Illustrator / Photographer

Biophysician

Biostatistician

Botanist

Brewmaster

Cell Biologist

Dentist

Developmental Biologist

Dietician

Ecologist

Economic Botanist

Endocrinologist

Entomologist

Environmental Analysis / Lawyer / Planner / Technologist

Food Inspector

Food Scientist

Geneticist

Genetic Counselor

Horticulturist

Ichthyologist

Marine Biologist

Medical Illustrator

Microbiologist

Nurse / nurse Practitioner

Ophthalmologist

Optometrist

Ornithologist

Pathologist

Pharmacist

Pharmacologist

Phlebotomist

Physical Therapist

Physician

Physician’s Assistant

Physiologist

Plant Physiologist

Population Geneticist

Proteomics Researcher

Professor

Radiologist

Statistician

Taxidermist

Taxonomist

Veterinarian

Virologist

Wildlife Conservationist