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101 Things I Can Do With aDegree in Biologyand
How Can I Prepare for a CareerDr. Gabriele Wienhausen
Division of Biological Sciences: Do/Bio Center
Biological Sciences Student AssociationApril 11, 2013
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Goals of the Info Session
1. Raise your awareness of career opportunitiesand share tools
2. Put you on the path to reflect about your
interests and aptitudesand share tools3. Make you aware of skills and abilities learned
in your major and the general world skills you
should developand share tools4. Put you on the path for how to prepare for a
careerand share tools
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Step 1: Become Aware of Career Paths
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Fields in Biological Research
botany horticulture Plat-taxonomy
Bioethics Horticulture Evolutionary Biology
Paleobotany Ecology Environmental Science
Ichthyology Forensic Biology /forensic
Anthropology
Plant Taxonomy
Parasitology Conservation Science Ornithology
Wildlife Biology Marine Biology Vertebrate /invertebrate
Zoology
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Fields in Biomedical Research
Physiology Pharmacology Biochemistry
Molecular Biology Bacteriology Virology
Anatomy Neurosciences Cell Biology
Oncology Genetics Immunology
Physiology Embryology Kinesiology
Bioinformatics Virology Systems Biology
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Ways to Get Involved in Research
As an undergrad
As a research tech with a BS or MS
As a grad student through a MS or PhD program
In a university setting
Pharma industry
Biotech industry
Agricultural industry
Government research lab
Private research institution
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Healthcare
Physician:
Many specialties are available to a physician
with either a:
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
combined MD/PhD degree.
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HealthcarePhysician Assistant: a 2-yr programs after a BS degree and are typically MS-
level programs
Medical Technologists: 1 yr of clinical training in a hospital training program
Opticians:a doctoral-level program
Orthopticians: the treatment of lazy eye is a 2-year program after a BS
degreePodiatry: doctor level program in foot care
Pharmacy: doctor level program
Dentistry: doctor-level program
Physical Therapy/occupational therapy: available both at MS and PhD level
Epidemiology and public health: MS/PhD programs
Genetics counselor: 2 year graduate program
Audiologist: diagnose and treat hearing and balance problems; Phd program
Veterinarians:
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Education
The requirements for teaching vary.
A teaching certificate with a BS degree isneeded for teaching at the elementary school
through high school levels. Teaching at the college, graduate school, and
medical school levels typically requires a PhD
degree, although some colleges andcommunity colleges hire teachers with MS-level degrees.
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Science Writing and Communication
interested in writing as well as biology look atthe following graduate program:http://scicom.ucsc.edu/apply/index.html
Interested in art and illustration and biologylook at the following graduate programs in
Medical Illustrations:http://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/graduate-programs.html
http://scicom.ucsc.edu/apply/index.htmlhttp://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/graduate-programs.htmlhttp://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/graduate-programs.htmlhttp://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/graduate-programs.htmlhttp://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/graduate-programs.htmlhttp://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/graduate-programs.htmlhttp://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/graduate-programs.htmlhttp://www.ami.org/medical-illustration/graduate-programs.htmlhttp://scicom.ucsc.edu/apply/index.html -
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Science Writing and Communication
Careers
Writer of feature articles
in scientific journals
Writer of science articles
for newsmagazines
Textbook writer
Textbook editor Writer for local or regional
newspaper
Writer of technical
manuals
Scientific/medical
illustrator
Broadcast journalist Television show hosts
(shows about nature,
animals, science
Creative writer Copy editor
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Industry
Diverse opportunities at many different levels:
Market research
Regulatory affairs
Quality control
Sales and marketing
Product development and testing
Scientific consultation
Patent, environment or medical law
Financial analysis Bioinformatics
Biological entrepreneurship
Public relations
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Government
Careers with foundation in biology available at all levels of government:
Environmental regulator
Park ranger
Lobbyist
Water quality control specialist
Waste management technician
Science policy analyst
Science policy researcher
Food and drug admin researcher Admin/researcher for a nonprofit public interest group
Manager of wildlife refuge
Occupational health and safety specialist
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Would You Like to Become a
Lobbyist?
Two common tracks: Hired after college by corporations or orgs looking to influence legislators
Natural progression after years of professional experience in a specificfield
Check out:
http://education-portal.com/articles/Become_a_Lobbyist_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.html
http://education-portal.com/articles/Become_a_Lobbyist_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.htmlhttp://education-portal.com/articles/Become_a_Lobbyist_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.htmlhttp://education-portal.com/articles/Become_a_Lobbyist_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.htmlhttp://education-portal.com/articles/Become_a_Lobbyist_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.html -
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Administration and Management
Yes you can become an administrators with a Biology background:
Manager of pharma firm
Manager of biotech firm
Human resource manager in biotech
Fiscal manager in biotech
Executive director of a professional society
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Careers with Biology as a
FoundationCareers that require related degrees with a foundation in Biology:
Nursing
Crop Science
Fish Farming
Crop Consultant
United States Agriculture Research
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research
Soil Sciences
Biofuel Research Dietetics/Nutrition
Meat Production
Poultry Sciences
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Important Tools
Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Career Service Center:
https://careers.ucsd.edu/majors/contents/main.shtml
BSSA Career Conferences: http://bssa.ucsd.edu/upcoming_events.html
http://bssa.ucsd.edu/pdc.html
Informal Interviews: see handout
Talk to a faculty advisor:
http://biology.ucsd.edu/undergrad/advising/fac-advisers.html
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/https://careers.ucsd.edu/majors/contents/main.shtmlhttp://bssa.ucsd.edu/upcoming_events.htmlhttp://bssa.ucsd.edu/pdc.htmlhttp://biology.ucsd.edu/undergrad/advising/fac-advisers.htmlhttp://biology.ucsd.edu/undergrad/advising/fac-advisers.htmlhttp://biology.ucsd.edu/undergrad/advising/fac-advisers.htmlhttp://biology.ucsd.edu/undergrad/advising/fac-advisers.htmlhttp://bssa.ucsd.edu/pdc.htmlhttp://bssa.ucsd.edu/upcoming_events.htmlhttps://careers.ucsd.edu/majors/contents/main.shtmlhttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/ -
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Reminder: Goals of the Info
Session1. Raise your awareness of career
opportunitiesand share tools2. Put you on the path to reflect about your interests and aptitudesand
share tools
3. Make you aware of skills and abilities learned in your major and thegeneral world skills you should developand share tools
4. Put you on the path for how to prepare for a careerand share tools
we just did # 1!
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What are your interests and aptitudes?
Discover who you are:
What are your dreams
What are your interests
Take a Strong Interest Inventory at the career centerwebsite: http://career.ucsd.edu/undergraduates/explore-
careers/career-assessment.html
What are your abilities
What are your values
What experiences do you have
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Reminder: Goals of the Info
Session1. Raise your awareness of career opportunitiesand share tools
2. Put you on the path to reflect about yourinterests and aptitudesand share tools
3. Make you aware of skills and abilities learned in your major and thegeneral world skills you should developand share tools
4. Put you on the path for how to prepare for a careerand share tools
we just did # 2!
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Skills and Abilities you Learn
Through Your MajorCheck out:
http://www.biology.ucsd.edu/_files/undergrad/bio-wasc.pdf
Lets try to find a job Genomatica:
https://home.eese.adp.com/recruit2/?id+4330741&1
Lifetechnologies:
http://www.lifetechnologies.com/us/en/home/about-us/careers.html
Genentech:
http://www.gene.com/careers
http://www.biology.ucsd.edu/_files/undergrad/bio-wasc.pdfhttps://home.eese.adp.com/recruit2/?id+4330741&1http://www.lifetechnologies.com/us/en/home/about-us/careers.htmlhttp://www.lifetechnologies.com/us/en/home/about-us/careers.htmlhttp://www.gene.com/careershttp://www.gene.com/careershttp://www.lifetechnologies.com/us/en/home/about-us/careers.htmlhttp://www.lifetechnologies.com/us/en/home/about-us/careers.htmlhttp://www.lifetechnologies.com/us/en/home/about-us/careers.htmlhttps://home.eese.adp.com/recruit2/?id+4330741&1http://www.biology.ucsd.edu/_files/undergrad/bio-wasc.pdfhttp://www.biology.ucsd.edu/_files/undergrad/bio-wasc.pdfhttp://www.biology.ucsd.edu/_files/undergrad/bio-wasc.pdf -
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What are Skills?
What are Abilities?Skills: e.g., run a Western Blot
result from ACTUAL performance; measurable; involve use of
hands, speech and mind; are developed and learned; can be
improved over time
Abilities: e.g., critical thinking
suggest a capacity to perform;
abilities can over time become skillsmay or may not improve over time
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Additional Examples of Abilities
Ability to motivate others
Ability to lead a team
Ability to interpret information Ability to multi-task
Ability to prioritize and manage
SOFT SKILLS
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General Real World Skills You
Should Graduate With1. Effective oral and written communication skills
2. Critical Thinking and complex problem solving skills
3. Effective interdisciplinary teamwork and interpersonal skills
4. Effective cross-cultural collaboration in a diverse setting
5. Proactive ability for research (information literacy)6. Demonstrated integrity and personal responsibility and how to apply in
real world setting
7. Demonstrated understanding of global context and issues and their
implications for the future
8. Demonstrated ability for self-reflection and self improvement, ability to
seek and use feedback
9. Demonstrated local and global civic engagement
10. Leadership: demonstrated initiative, effective decision making, informed
risk taking; ability to motivate and inspire others to a shared purpose
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Reminder: Goals of the Info
Session1. Raise your awareness of career opportunitiesand share
tools
2. Put you on the path to reflect about your interests andaptitudesand share tools
3. Make you aware of skills and abilities learned in your majorand the general world skills you should developand sharetools
4. Put you on the path for how to prepare for a careerandshare tools
we just did # 3!
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How Do I Prepare For A Career?
Take Actions!Reflect
What am I interested in? Who am I?
Seek Diverse Experiences inside and outside the classroom
Take inventory
What skills and abilities do I have?
Seek Diverse Experiences inside and outside the classroom
Acquire skills and hone abilities
Seek Diverse Experiences inside and outside the classroom
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Tools and Resources: Gaining
Experiences
Try on potential career and develop skills
Volunteer opportunities
Research Opportunities (during academic year,
during summer; for credit; for pay)
Internship/job experiences
Service Learning opportunities
Study Abroad
Student Orgs
Job shaddowing
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Tools and Resources: Gaining
Experiences cont
Division of Biological Sciences Resource
The Center for Discovering Opportunities in BiologicalSciences
Do/Bio: http://biology.ucsd.edu/undergrad/student-opp/dobio.html
Biological Sciences Student Association
http://bssa.ucsd.edu
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Tools and Resources: Gaining
Experiences cont
UCSD Specific Resources UCSD Extension: LAUNCH Program
http://extension.ucsd.edu/launch/
International Center:http://icenter.ucsd.edu
UCSD Rady School of Business:
http://rady.ucsd.edu/undergrad/
UCSD Career Center:
Career.ucsd.edu
Center for Student Involvement
http://students.ucsd.edu/student-life/_organizations/student-involvement/index.html
http://extension.ucsd.edu/launch/http://icenter.ucsd.edu/http://rady.ucsd.edu/undergrad/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_5/Career.ucsd.eduhttp://students.ucsd.edu/student-life/_organizations/student-involvement/index.htmlhttp://students.ucsd.edu/student-life/_organizations/student-involvement/index.htmlhttp://students.ucsd.edu/student-life/_organizations/student-involvement/index.htmlhttp://students.ucsd.edu/student-life/_organizations/student-involvement/index.htmlhttp://students.ucsd.edu/student-life/_organizations/student-involvement/index.htmlhttp://students.ucsd.edu/student-life/_organizations/student-involvement/index.htmlhttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_5/Career.ucsd.eduhttp://rady.ucsd.edu/undergrad/http://icenter.ucsd.edu/http://extension.ucsd.edu/launch/ -
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Tools and Resources: Gaining
Experiences contGeneral career development and job-hunting sites:
Science AAAS:
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/
National Science Foundation (NSF): Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (REUhttp://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/
National Institute of Health
LifeWorks Careers
http://science.education.nih.gov/lifeworks
Internship Opportunities
http://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/Careers/+Student+Internships+and+Opp
ortunities
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/http://science.education.nih.gov/lifeworkshttp://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/Careers/+Student+Internships+and+Opportunitieshttp://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/Careers/+Student+Internships+and+Opportunitieshttp://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/Careers/+Student+Internships+and+Opportunitieshttp://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/Careers/+Student+Internships+and+Opportunitieshttp://science.education.nih.gov/lifeworkshttp://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/ -
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Goals of the Info Session
1. Raise your awareness of career opportunitiesand sharetools
2. Put you on the path to reflect about your interests andaptitudesand share tools
3. Make you aware of skills and abilities learned in your majorand the general world skills you should developand sharetools
4. Put you on the path for how to prepare for a careerandshare tools
But you need to ACT!