What Can I Do With a Major In Biological Science?

• UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Clubs and Organizations
• UGA Animal and Dairy Science Clubs and Organizations

To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Center for Student Organizations

Connect with your Career Consultant for guidance and support.

• If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree, check out our website for assistance with this process
• If you are considering applying to Veterinary School, check out this article for specific tips
• If you are interested in Medical School, check out this site for details about the application process

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 

General  

• Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
• LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
• Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
• USAJobs (federal jobs) 

Major/Career Specific

• Careers in Biological Science Overview 
• AgCareers.com 
• BlueSkySearch 
• AgriCareers, Inc.
• Biology Jobs
• Biological Sciences Federal Jobs 
• Science Careers

• American Institute of Biological Sciences
• Society for Developmental Biology
• American Institute of Biological Sciences 
• Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 
• American Society of Animal Science 
• Animal Health Institute 
• The American Veterinary Medicine Association 
• Association of American Medical Colleges
• Agriculture Future of America 

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.