What Can I Do With a Major In Cellular Biology?

UGA Specific Information for Cellular Biology

Cell biologists are scientists who try to understand how cells function and interact at the molecular level and extrapolate this knowledge to explain the biology of whole organisms. The major is built on a curriculum of didactic and laboratory classes. These courses provide a solid grounding in general molecular biology as well as deeper insights into cell and developmental biology, infection and immunity, and the molecular mechanisms of disease. Rooted in basic science Cellular Biology classes often explore important new discoveries and concepts in medicine, biotechnology and veterinary sciences.

Approximately half of the Cellular Biology majors are members of a laboratory and conduct their own research. They work side by side with faculty, graduate students and research fellows from all over the world. Cellular Biology students make important discoveries and present their research at regional and national conferences and publish in international science journals. Undergraduate research is an exciting way to learn and understand science first hand and an important asset for application to graduate or medical school. A bachelor’s degree in Cellular Biology prepares students for entry into graduate programs in cell and molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry as well as other areas of modern biology. Cellular Biology majors are also well prepared to enter medical, veterinary, or pharmacy school. Other students may enter a professional career immediately after graduation working as laboratory technicians in the biotechnology industry or in Academia. In addition, other Cellular Biology graduates may pursue careers in teaching, forensic biology, technical writing, sales, or product development for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Cellular Biology*

** Includes Self-Employed

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POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS IN CELLULAR BIOLOGY

Taken from American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Agricultural scientist | Beer and wine maker | Bio-animator and filmmaker | Bioethicist | Bioinformatician | Biological and medical illustrator | Biomedical engineer | Biomedical researcher | Bioremediator | Biostatistician | Biotechnology researcher | Bioterrorism expert | Business administrator | Clinical researcher | Conservation biologist | Criminal investigator | Dietician | Entrepreneur | Environmental attorney | Environmental scientist | Epidemiologist | Food safety expert | Forensic scientist | Genetic counselor | Government health official | Grant administrator | Grant writer | High school teacher | Marine biologist | Museum curator | Museum exhibit preparer | Nurse | Occupational therapist | Optometrist | Patent agent | Patent attorney | Pharmaceutical researcher | Professor | Public health administrator | Public information officer | Public outreach expert | Regulatory affairs expert | Sales and marketing professional | Science policy expert | Science reporter | Science writer/editor | Toxicologist | Veterinarian | Zookeeper

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Cellular Biology majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 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)
Aquity Solutions Medical Scribe
CDC ORISE Fellow
ESP, Inc. Program Leader
Generation Next Clinical Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Research Assistant
Resurgens Orthopedics Medical Assistant
ScribeAmerica Scribe
University of Georgia Lab Technician
Yerkes National Primate Research Center Research Specialist
Yerkes National Primate Research Center Research Specialist
Yerkes National Primate Research Center Research Specialist
Yerkes National Primate Research Center Research Specialist
Yerkes National Primate Research Center Research Specialist
* 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 2021 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 2021 Cellular Biology majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 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 Medicine, MD
Augusta University Medicine, MD
Augusta University Medicine, MD
Augusta University Medicine, MD
Emory University Distance Accelerated Nursing Program, BS
Emory University Medicine, MD
Emory University Epidemiology, MPH
Loyola University Medicine, MD
Mercer University Medicine, MD
Morehouse School of Medicine Medicine, MD
University of Georgia Comparative Biomedical Sciences, MS
University of Tennessee Literature, MA
* denotes no responses received.

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