UGA Specific Information for Biological Science

This major provides a very flexible program of study integrating both biological and agricultural sciences. In addition, it can be used by students to prepare for professional programs in veterinary medicine, pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry, as well as for advanced degrees (Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy) in any of the biological and life sciences.

This major provides preparation for graduate or professional study as well as for employment in business, industry, or government positions requiring a broad background in the biological sciences. Opportunities for work in biology and agriculture are expected to grow as an increasing human population demands more food, fiber, and wood products, health care, and environmental stewardship. Faculty advisors at UGA help students with job and graduate school placement.



Class of 2022 Career Outcomes for Biological Science*

** Includes Self-Employed


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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2022 Biological Science majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2022 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)
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Animal Caretaker
Cardiology Care Clinics CCM Coordinator
Corey Miller Lab Assistant
CSI Laboratories Specimen Management Lab Assistant
Doctor Smith Medical Assistant
Fulton County Schools Teacher
Glenville Family Dentistry DA
Good Hands Veterinary Hospital Veterinary Assistant
Kersey Dental Dental Assistant
Oak Ridge Associated Universities Fellow
US Antarctic Program Researcher
Walt Disney Company Disney College Program Intern
* 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 2022 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 2022 Biological Science majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2022 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)
Augusta University Dental Medicine, DMD
Belmont University Dentistry, BS/MS
Grand Canyon University Forensic Science, MS
Illinois State University Veterinary Medicine, PhD
Lincoln Memorial University Veterinary Medicine, DVM
Medical Sales College Orthopedic Device Sales, MA
Mercer University Medicine, MD
Morehouse College Medical Sciences, MS
Morehouse College Medical Sciences, MS
North Carolina State University Not Specified
Not Specified Not Specified
University of Alabama At Birmingham Dental Medicine, DMD
University of Alabama At Birmingham Medicine, MD
University of Alabama At Birmingham Optometry, OD
University of California-Los Angeles Not Specified
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Poultry Science, Not Specified
University of Georgia Poultry Science, PhD
University of Georgia Public Health, MPH
University of Georgia Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Master's
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, PhD
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Memphis Not Specified
West Georgia Technical College Healthcare Management, Not Specified
* denotes no responses received.