Careers in Biological Sciences
Where can a biology degree take you?
A degree in biological sciences opens doors to a wide range of careers. While many students begin with an interest in health care, biology also prepares graduates for work in research, education, technology, policy and science-driven industries. At UB, students build practical skills—critical thinking, data analysis, problem-solving and clear communication—that are valued by employers and graduate programs alike.
Biological sciences at UB is designed to keep your options open while helping you build skills that lead to meaningful work. Across degree paths, students gain:
- A strong foundation in biological systems
- Hands-on experience through labs and research
- Experience working with data and evidence
- Skills that adapt as interests and opportunities evolve
Different pathways emphasize different strengths, but all prepare students for long-term growth and flexibility.
Our graduates have gone on to make a difference in labs, classrooms, clinics, startups and everything in between. Here’s a sample of where a degree in biological sciences can take you:
Biological sciences is a strong foundation for students pursuing health-related careers. Graduates often move on to advanced training and roles such as:
- Physicians, dentists and other medical professionals
- Pharmacists and pharmacy specialists
- Health researchers and clinical scientists
Students interested in pharmacy can follow a structured pathway that leads to professional training and patient-centered careers.
Students interested in discovery and advanced study pursue:
- Graduate and doctoral programs in biology and related fields
- Research roles in universities, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
- Positions in government agencies and public health organizations
Faculty mentorship and research experience help students transition smoothly into research-focused environments.
Some students combine biology with computation, statistics or technology to work with complex datasets. Graduates pursue:
- Bioinformatics and computational biology roles
- Data-informed research positions in health and life sciences
- Careers connecting biology with technology and analytics
This pathway suits students who enjoy interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Graduates who enjoy sharing science pursue careers including:
- Teaching at the middle school, high school or college level
- Curriculum development and educational support
- Science communication, outreach and public engagement
Students interested in teaching can explore combined pathways that prepare them for certification while completing their degrees.
Across all degree options, biological sciences students develop skills that remain valuable over time:
- Asking strong questions and testing ideas
- Working with data and evidence
- Solving complex problems
- Communicating clearly with diverse audiences
These skills help graduates move forward with confidence as interests and opportunities evolve.
The Career Design Center helps you explore options, build practical skills and take action on your goals. Whether you are just starting to think about what comes next or actively preparing for jobs or graduate school, you will find clear guidance and real opportunities to move forward.
What you can do at the Career Design Center:
- Meet one-on-one with a career design consultant
- Get support with job and internship searches and grad school planning
- Use online tools for resumes, interviews, networking and exploring real-world challenges
- Attend job + Internship fairs, skillshops and networking events
- Gain access to thousands of jobs + internship postings on Bullseye powered by Handshake.
- Explore the Career Design Studio any time to discover tools, resources and ideas that help you plan your path.
If you’re curious about how science shapes the world—and want a degree that keeps your options open—biological sciences at UB is a strong place to start.