What Can I Do With a Major In Applied Biotechnology?

UGA Specific Information for Applied Biotechnology

Students in the Applied Biotechnology major gain the scientific background and laboratory experience necessary to study molecular biology, molecular genetics, and DNA extraction in their first two years. After this they choose an area of concentration in animal science, applied economics, food science, or plant science.

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Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Applied Biotechnology*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Why Choose a Career in Biotechnology?

Because you can help save lives, cure diseases, help feed the hungry, help create a substitute for oil energy use, and be a pioneer in green technology.

The people who work in biotechnology make discoveries at the forefront of science in the areas of:

  • drug discovery
  • food and fiber crop improvement
  • environmental protection
  • manufacturing (medical devices, biotech drugs, and other bioscience products)

*Taken from Careers in Biotechnology by Gina Frierman-Hunt and Julie Solberg

If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree, check out our website for assistance with this process.

If you are interested in Medical School, check out this site for details about the application process.

Additional Career Research Resources

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.

Employment Websites

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:

Professional Associations/Resources

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.

Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Applied Biotechnology Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
AbbVie Marketing Associate
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Applied Biotechnology Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University Veterinary Medicine, DVM
Georgia Southern University Biology, Degree Not Specified
Georgia State University Occupational Therapy, DOT
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Medical Laboratory Science, MSMLS
University of Florida Genetics and Genomics, PhD
University of Georgia Comparative Biomedical Science, PhD
University of Georgia Comparative Biomedical Science, PhD
University of Georgia Comparative Biomedical Science, PhD
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Comparative Biomedical Science, MS
University of North Georgia Post-Baccalaureate, Certificate
University of North Georgia Post-Baccalaureate, Non-degree
* denotes no responses received.

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