UMBC Department of Biological Sciences
UMBC major sheet for Biological Sciences
What Can I Do With My Major?
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Biosystems Engineering
Medicine
Plant Biology
Animal Science
Professional Associations
American Chemical Society/Division of Biochemical Technology
American Institute of Biological Sciences; Careers in Biology
Association of Clinical Research Professionals Career Center
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Career Opportunities
American Society for Microbiology
American Society for Virology
American Society for Microbiology Career Connections
Drug Information Association (DIA)
Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI)
Genetics Society of America
National Association of Science Writers
Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)
Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS)
Society for Industrial Microbiology
The National Academies
Additional Research Tools
Explore typical job titles for your major and use them for further career research on Vault and O*Net. Visit the website for related professional associations for industry information and professional development. Browsing through job postings while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry and taking note of the required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at UMBC.
Internships/Research/Co-ops
Department Liaison for Internships & Employment: Adam Morris
Gaining real-world experience through internships, research, or a co-op experience is one of the best ways to make yourself a competitive candidate for full-time jobs and graduate school after graduation. Learn more about how to get started, finding opportunities, and the application process on our website.
The Internship Success Practicum is a free, zero-credit, pass/fail course for students participating in an applied learning experience. You will receive professional development to help you excel at your site as well as a transcript notation and possible academic credit.
Sample Internship/Research/Co-op Sites for Biological Sciences:
- NIH
- National Aquarium
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- University of Maryland Medical Center
- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
- FDA
- Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit
- Institute for Genome Sciences
The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find opportunities to conduct research in your industry, both on campus and at local organizations.
Career Resources
Working at National Labs: Oak Ridge
BioWorld Online
Student Conservation Association
US Fish & Wildlife
Iowa State University Natural Resource Ecology & Mgmt Job Board
Ornithology Exchange
Raptor Research Center
National Aquarium
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Zintellect
ORAU
Intelligence Careers
Learn from Alumni
Join Retrievers Connect, an online networking platform just for the UMBC community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Participate in groups and discussions to gain insight into industry trends. Learn about job and internship options.
You can also explore profiles of UMBC students and alumni on LinkedIn.
On-Campus Organizations
- Biology Council of Majors
- PreMedical & PreDental Interest Group
- Pre-Dental Society
- Pre-Medical Society
- Pre-Nursing Society
- Pre-Optometry Society
- Pre-Pharmacy Society
- Pre-Physical Therapy Society
- Pre-Physician Assistant Society
- Pre-Veterinary Society
- UMBC Phage Hunters
Job Search Sites
Beaker
Biojobnet
Biology Life Science Careers Site.
Biophysical Society’s Biophysics Career Center
BioPlanet
BioPortfolio – career center, jobs
BioSpace
Careers & Jobs in Marine Biology & Oceanography
Environmental Careers
Environmental Education Jobs Database
Health Care Rep jobs
hireBio
Hire Life Science jobs
National Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Career Gateway
Nature Jobs
New Scientist Jobs
Pharmaceutical Jobs, Learning Resources, Career Tools
Pharmiweb
Pharmiweb
Science Careers
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
Society of Clinical Research Associates classifieds
Texas A&M Natural Resources Job Board
BecomeRN.com
Women in Science Booklet
Service Learning and Volunteering
The Shriver Center provides opportunities to address social challenges through applied learning. These applied learning experiences can boost your resume and help you build marketable skills. These introductory opportunities are great for freshman and sophomores and can help confirm career choice.
Additional Employers and Jobs by Major
Employers in Maryland by Industry/Major (BuzzFile)
Employers in the United States by Industry/Major (BuzzFile)
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