What can you do with your BioSci degree?
Use these pathways to explore where your BioSci degree could take you. Career options often overlap, so explore more than one. The careers highlighted below were selected based on career outlook, earning potential, and relevance to BioSci. They are examples, not a complete list.
Research & Laboratory Science
Explore careers focused on scientific discovery, laboratory testing, clinical research, and research operations.
You might enjoy this if: You like investigating questions, working with evidence, conducting experiments, and solving scientific problems.
Common Skills: Laboratory techniques, data analysis, scientific writing, attention to detail, critical thinking, project management
Top careers to explore:
Medical Scientist · Biochemist/Biophysicist · Microbiologist · Biological Technician/Research Associate · Clinical Research Coordinator
Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Explore careers involved in developing, testing, manufacturing, and supporting medicines, diagnostics, and other life science products.
You might enjoy this if: You want to apply science to real-world products and like working in collaborative, industry-based environments.
Common Skills: Laboratory techniques, quality and regulatory knowledge, data analysis, documentation, communication, project management
Top careers to explore:
Regulatory Affairs Specialist · Clinical Research Coordinator · Biochemist/Biophysicist · Microbiologist · Quality/Compliance Specialist · Technical Sales/Field Applications Specialist
Healthcare & Clinical Care
Explore careers that use science to support patients, healthcare delivery, diagnostics, and human health.
You might enjoy this if: You’re interested in human health and enjoy working with people, solving problems, and making decisions that affect patient care or healthcare delivery.
Common Skills: Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, scientific knowledge, attention to detail
Top careers to explore:
Physician/Surgeon · Physician Assistant · Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner · Dentist · Pharmacist · Physical Therapist · Genetic Counselor · Medical & Health Services Manager · Health Informatics Specialist
Interested in a health profession?
BioSci Pre-Health Advising provides resources for students considering medicine and other health professional programs.
Environment, Ecology & Sustainability
Explore careers that apply biology to ecosystems, conservation, environmental health, sustainability, and natural resources.
You might enjoy this if: You’re interested in the natural world and want to use science to understand or address environmental challenges.
Common Skills: Field and laboratory methods, data analysis, observation, scientific communication, problem-solving
Top careers to explore:
Environmental Scientist · Occupational Health & Safety Specialist · Environmental Consultant · Conservation Scientist · Environmental Compliance Specialist
Data, Analytics & Bioinformatics
Explore careers that combine biology with data, statistics, computation, and technology.
You might enjoy this if: You like finding patterns, working with numbers or technology, and using data to answer biological or health questions.
Common Skills: Data analysis, statistics, programming, quantitative reasoning, problem-solving
Top careers to explore:
Data Scientist · Biostatistician · Bioinformatics Scientist/Analyst · Health Informatics Specialist · Clinical Data Manager
Science Communication & Education
Use your science background to teach, communicate, write, and make scientific information more accessible.
You might enjoy this if: You enjoy explaining complex ideas, writing, teaching, or helping different audiences understand science.
Common Skills: Writing, presenting, teaching, audience awareness, translating technical information, grant writing
Top careers to explore:
Medical/Science Writer · Health Education Specialist · Scientific Communications Specialist · Medical Communications Specialist · Science Educator
Business, Consulting & Industry
Apply your science background to the business and operational side of the life sciences.
You might enjoy this if: You like solving problems, working with teams, communicating ideas, and thinking about how science connects to organizations, products, or customers.
Common Skills: Communication, analysis, project management, problem-solving, teamwork
Top careers to explore:
Management Analyst/Life Sciences Consultant · Life Sciences Product Manager · Technical Sales Specialist · Regulatory Affairs Specialist · Market Research Analyst · Life Sciences Project/Program Manager
Public Health, Policy & Government
Explore careers that use science to improve communities, shape policy, protect public health, and support government programs.
You might enjoy this if: You’re interested in using science to address health or environmental issues at the community, population, or policy level.
Common Skills: Data analysis, research, communication, program planning, policy analysis, grant writing
Top careers to explore:
Epidemiologist · Occupational Health & Safety Specialist · Health Education Specialist · Environmental Scientist · Regulatory Affairs/Compliance Specialist · Public Health Program Analyst · Public Policy Analyst · Government/Community Relations Specialist
Where Our Alumni Work
Companies and organizations where our alumni have built their careers. This is not a complete list.
Ambry Genetics • Medtronic • Fortive Kaiser • Amgen • AbbVie • Thermo Fisher Scientific • Edwards Lifesciences • Kaiser Permanente • UCI Health • CVS Health • City of Hope • CHOC Children’s • Cedars-Sinai • UCLA Health • Hoag Health System • Genentech • NeoGenomics Laboratories • Providence • Danaher Corporation • Quest Diagnostics • Gilead Sciences • Kite Pharma
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What can I do With This Major
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O*Net OnLine
With O*Net OnLine you can explore detailed career information, including skills, tasks, education, and job outlook. BioSci students can start with the “Health Care and Human Services” career cluster to find related careers.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Want to learn more about a specific occupation? Use the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook to research what people do, education requirements, pay, work environment, and job outlook.