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BIOLOGY
General Information:
Biology is the study of life. It studies the characteristics, behaviors and interaction of all organisms in the environment. Biology encompasses a broad range of independent academic disciplines:Molecular biology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics examine life at the atomic and molecular scale.
Cell biology, physiology and anatomy all emphasize the study of cells either by themselves or acting as a group.
Genetics discusses the principles of heredity.
Developmental biology studies an organism’s development.
Ethology, ecology, evolutionary biology and population genetics focus on group and population studies and their relation with the environment.
Astrobiology,
a relatively new discipline, examines the possibility of life beyond the
Earth.
Career Possibilities:
A Ph.D. degree usually is required for independent research, but a master’s degree is sufficient for some jobs in applied research or product development. Doctoral degree holders face considerable competition for independent research positions, particularly in universities; holders of bachelor’s or master’s degrees in biological science can expect better opportunities in nonresearch positions.Biochemist
Molecular Biologist
Chiropractic Physician
Criminologist
Veterinarian
Physician
Psychiatrist
Radiologist
Marine Biologist
Pharmacologist
Toxicologist
Medical Researcher
Nurse
Forest Supervisor
Genetic Engineer
Biological Scientist
Geoscientist
Oceanographer
Biomedical Engineer
Professor
Applicable UCCS Graduate Programs:
Masters of Sciences in Biology
Masters of Sciences in Biochemistry/Biotechnology
Statistics:
Median annual earnings of biochemists and biophysicists: $60,390
Biochemists and biophysicists employed in scientific research and
development services: $64,390.
Median annual earnings of microbiologists: $51,020
Median annual earnings of zoologists and wildlife biologists: $47,740
Beginning Salary Offers Average: $29,456 a year for bachelor’s degree
$33,600 for master’s degree recipients
$42,244 for doctoral degree recipients
Employment in 2002: 75,000
Projected Growth: Average (10-20%)
Projected need for 2002-2012: 38,000 additional employees.
UCCS Clubs:
American Chemical Society Student Affiliate
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society “Tri-Beta”
Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society
For More Information…
www.aibs.org/core/index
www.asm.org
www.sicb.org/careers
www.biocareer.com
www.biologyjobs.com
www.scijobs.org
www.science-jobs.org
www.sciencecareers.sciencemag.org
www.botany.org/bsa/careers/bot-spec
www.newscientistjobs.com
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