The possibilities for careers in the field of biotechnology are endless, depending on how you plan to apply the education you have received. Career paths in biology include: research, health care, environment/conservation, education, forensics, politics/lobbying, business and industry, mathematics, communication, art, computer science/informatics.

Click on the links below for more information on biotechnology-related career paths.

Professional Degree Programs
Medical school www.aamc.org/audienceamcas.htm
Dental school www.ada.org/prof/ed/programs/search_ddsdmd_us.asp
Veterinary school www.aavmc.org/
Podiatry school www.aacpm.org/
Chiropractic school www.chiropracticschools.com/index.html

Research
Graduate school - click on biology-related fields of study to see available programs at accredited schools www.gradschools.com/
Laboratory research technician www.bls.gov/oco/ocos115.htm
Laboratory equipment development or sales
Technical support for laboratory equipment or supplies
Forensics (Biology or Biotech major with minor in criminal justice recommended)

Health Care
A wide range of health-related careers can be explored here.

Education
Teaching middle school/high school
College professor www.bls.gov/oco/ocos066.htm
Educators at science or nature center www.slsc.org/content.aspx?id=1683
Science writing and communication casw.org/booklet.htm

Computer science
Bioinformatics www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career.90.aspx