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What is Biology? Related Career Titles
Related Major Skills Job & Internship Search Links
Career Planning Links Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Resources UNCW Dept of Biology http://www.uncw.edu/bio/

 

What is Biology?

According to the American Institute of Biological Sciences:

Biologists learn how living things work, how they interact with one another, and how they evolve. They may study cells under a microscope, insects in a rainforest, viruses that affect human beings, plants in a greenhouse, or lions in the African grasslands. Their work increases our understanding about the natural world in which we live and helps us address issues of personal well being and worldwide concern, such as environmental depletion, threats to human health, and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies.

Forensic Science Information

 

Related Career Titles

Agronomist Environmental Engineer Marine Engineering Tech
Animal Scientist  Environmental Health Marine Fisheries/Worker 
Aquaculture Farmer Environmental Protection Marine Geologist
Aqua culturist Ergonomist  Marine Sales 
Aquarium & Museum Fish Hatchery Tech Marine Tourist Worker
Aquarium Technician Fisheries Conservation Market Research Analyst 
Aquatic Biologist Florist  Medical Illustrator
Barrier Beach Mgr Food Scientist-Tech Medical Laboratory Tech
Bio-Engineer  Forester Medical Librarian 
Bio-Technologist Genetic Eng. Research Medical Technologist
Biochemist Geographer Meteorologist 
Biometrician  Health Officer  Microbiologist 
Boat Builder & Repair Horticulturist  Molecular Biologist
Botanist Hospital Administrator  Mortician 
Chem. Oceanographer Hydrographic Surveyor Museum/Aquarium Admin.
Chiropractor Industrial Hygienist  Mycologist
Coastal Resources Mgr. Industrial Marine Econ. Naval Architect
Commercial Fish. Eng. Limnological Technician Net Designer
Coroner  Marine-Coastal Consult Neurobiologist
Dentist Marine Bacteriologist  Oceanographer
Dietitian & Nutritionist Marine Biologist Paramedic
Ecologist  Marine Ecologist Parasitologist 
Pharmacy Technician  Physical Therapist Pharmaceutical Sales
Science Lab Tech. Public Health Worker  Physician 
Zoologist Science Teacher Salt Marsh Manager 
Wildlife Resources Mgr. State Parks & Recreation Science Writer
Technical Writer  Test-Inspection Tech. Soil Conservationist 
Underwater Technician  Veterinarian  Systems Analyst 
Geophysicist/ Physicist Wildlife Biologist  Toxicologist 
Water Quality Technician Seafood Processor-Researcher Science Illustrator
Commercial Inland Water Transportation Worker     

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Related Major Skills

Operate scientific equipment
Independent worker
Information handling & organization
Curiosity and creativity
Biology theory & practical knowledge
Statistical awareness
Oral & written communication
Numerical computation
Analytical & quantitative abilities
Innovative talents
Problem solving
Technical skills
Teamwork

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Job & Internship Search Links

North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Job Listings http://xapps.enr.state.nc.us/hr/jobs/vacancyList.jsp?status=E

The Scientist/Careers http://www.the-scientist.com/careers/

HireBio http://www.hirebio.com  

Medzilla http://www.medzilla.com/

Naturejobs http://naturejobs.nature.com/js.php

Tiny Tech Jobs http://www.tinytechjobs.com

JobClinical http://www.jobclinical.com

Science Careers http://www.sciencecareers.org

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences www.aafs.org

North Carolina Biotech Center
www.ncbiotech.org/ncbio/ncindustry/careers/jobs/jobs.cfm

 

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Careers with the Agricultural Research Service www.ars.usda.gov/careers

Life Sciences World http://www.lifesciencesworld.com/

BioSpace www.biospace.com

BIOTECH Career Center
http://www.biotechcareercenter.com/index.html

Sciencejobs.com: the best jobs from the leaders in bioscience  http://www.sciencejobs.com

Biology Job Search Links  http://www.slic.wsu.edu/bios/jobsearch.html

Bio View - company information and daily industry news, biotechnology & pharmaceutical employment site, job listings http://www.bioview.com

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Science Careers and job hunting http://recruit.sciencemag.org

Maritime Employment Opportunities http://www.maritimeemployment.com

Biology Jobs http://www.BiologyJobs.com

U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services www.hhs.gov/jobs

Health and Human Services Student Jobs

http://www.hhs.gov/careers/student/index.html

National Institute of Health http://www.nih.gov; For internships go to http://www.training.nih.gov

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Career Planning Links

Careers in Genetic Counseling http://www.nsgc.org/career/

What is an Animal Behaviorist?
http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/Guides/Careers.pdf
OR
http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/Education/careers_brochure.html

Science Careers Web http://www.sciencecareersweb.net/

Health Management Careers http://www.healthmanagementcareers.org/careers/cfm

Careers in Forensic Science www.aafs.org

What is an Animal Behaviorist http://www.animmalbehavior.org/ABS/education/careersbrochure.html

Medical/Health Exploration http://www.nlm.nih.gov/services/medicaled.html#general

Center for Health Careers http://chc.hcwp.org/occubull.htm

Healthcare Career Resource Center:  Site includes short history of medical careers, healthcare career information, and information on schools & scholarships  http://library.thinkquest.org/15569/index.html

Biological and Medical Scientists Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Dept of Labor http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm

Careers in Biology from Emporia State University http://www.emporia.edu/biosci/carebiol.htm

Career Fields http://career.berkeley.edu/lifesci/lifesci.stm

Resources http://guide.symplicity.com/resources/profession_index_a_z.php

Careers in Biological Sciences www.aibs.org/careers

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center-Career planning resources in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing and healthcare.

http://www.careercornerstone.org/

 

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Professional Association Links

The European Federation of Biophysics Organisation
http://www.efbfweb.org/links.php

The American Society for Cell Biology http://www.ascb.org

American Association of Zoo Keepers http://www.aazk.org

American Aquarium and Zoo Association http://aza.org/

The American Institute of Biological Sciences http://www.aibs.org

International Biometric Society http://www.tibs.org/

The Company of Biologists Limited http://www.biologists.com/

US Geological Survey - Biological Resources http://biology.usgs.gov/

 

Miscellaneous Resources

UNCW Post-Graduate Survey - coming soon

BioSpace.com http://www.biospace.com

BioTech on the Net http://www.bio.com

MedWeb from Emory University http://www.medweb.emory.edu/MedWeb/

Journal of Cell Science http://jcs.biologists.org

Biotechfind - Biotech Industry Search Engine and Career Center http://www.biotechfind.com/

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