Career questions tagged biology
A natural science that focuses on living organisms. Some related careers are a biochemist, high school teacher, biomedical engineering, and many more. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
How can I get ready/study to purse in marine biology as a high schooler ?
Hi I'm in high school, and I want to purse into marine biology, how could I get ready for university/college, such as studying or other ways. Thank you
My dream job is to be a wildlife documentary filmmaker. What skills would I need for that type of career?
I am studying zoology in university, and I do photography as a hobby on the side. Is that a good starting point?
How do PhD admission officers think about an undergraduate who worked in two research labs simultaneously?
I am currently a rising sophomore who started in a genetics lab in March. I found a really interesting opportunity to work in a biomedical engineering lab, and their position description requires me to learn many software skills which will be helpful for my bioinformatics track. Assuming I can handle the workload, would adding a second lab strengthen my PhD application? Or might it raise concerns about my ability to commit deeply to one research lab?
will i have career in biotechnology or biomedical engeeringg or bioinformatics?
I would like to know if biomedical engineering is more suitable than bioinformatics. And I want to know if I choose that, will I have a scope in India and also in other countries.
What does a salary look like for a person working in the pharmaceutical industry or in biotechnology?
I don't know if this is an appropiate question to ask but I was genuinely wondering. These are some of the careers I'm considering and part of that is because from what I've investigated it seems to provide financial security, how was getting a job after university?
How can I know if I'll truly like studying or working in pharmacy or biotechnology I like the idea of it but I'll never know unless I'm actually doing it, or what if i don't like studying it or if its too difficult for me? I'm a junior in highschool and I really like studying biology and last year when I had chemistry, but what if I get bored of it or if it's too difficult for me??
How can I know if I'll truly like studying or working in pharmacy or biotechnology? I like the idea of it but I'll never know unless I'm actually doing it, or what if i don't like studying it or if its too difficult for me? I'm a junior in highschool and I really like studying biology and last year when I had chemistry, but what if I get bored of it or if it's too difficult for me?
If I'm interested in marine animal care taking, what path should I take?
For as long as I've known this interest of mine, I've always been told marine biology is the way to go. But I'm concerned that I'll become disconnected with marine biology, I'm not totally interested in the biology of marine animals, other than learning the basics to care for marine animals. I'm nervous that I'll be getting myself into something that I've mistakenly judged.
What are some hands on kid friendly marine biology resources and research ?
I started doing computer research and research on paper but I wanted to get hands on experience.
What are cons of being a marine biologist??
I’m thinking about being one and it looks really fun, but I don’t know what bad things are about it
How much do marine biologist get paid?
I’m thinking about being a marine biologist, but I don’t know how much they get paid for doing. It I know there are some big cons so I just want to know how much you guys get paid so I can do my decision.
what are some marine biology kid relate apps for laptops that are unblocked and do you need to become a doctor to be marine biologist?
Got any tips for me? :D
Is there any way to have a Carrer in medicine that lets me travel What would a career and education for that look like ?
I am a senior in high school currently set to major in biology with a specialization in Bio-med. I really love planes, and air anything related to the sky, and travelling is fun to me. is there any way for me to get into a career that would incorporate medicine and aviation?
Tips on getting a job when your field isn't hiring?
I'm going into veterinary medicine but my area isn't offering anything related to it right now. What jobs can I get that can still be connected through resume? Something like bookkeeping, receptionist, people jobs, groomer... etc.
How do I find a job or internships in conservation and field ecology while studying, or during the summer?
I graduated from high school in 2024 and I am now enrolling in my local community college. I eager to go back to school to start studying environmental science and sustainability. I have a passion for nature photography but my goal is to go into the conservation field, I have always loved the outdoors and see my future self working in outdoors through the rain or shine!
How do I figure out what style of note taking works best for the way I process information in order for me to genuinely take in what I learn rather than memorize information just for a test or exam and completely forget it afterward?
I'm currently a senior in high school who is going to college in the fall and majoring in biochemistry. Although I have taken AP Chemistry and AP Biology and I am fortunate enough to say I have a pretty good background in each subject, I know these courses in college will definitely be more difficult.
What kind of research and or internship opportunities are open for Biology Premedical majors?
I’m a high school senior from Massachusetts moving to Tallahassee Florida to attend FAMU for college. Although there are many resources on campus, I’m wondering what the major means more over for research opportunities as well as internships and eventually working.
What university school is the best for a Californian biology major perusing a field in education for Vet science teacher?
I am a high senior graduating in 2025. I decided to go to Hartnell as a biology major for transfer, though I don’t know what collage would be best for becoming a Vet science teacher at a high school. What college would be best for this career field?
How do I decide what I'd like to do with my biology major?
This upcoming fall, I'm majoring in biology at UCSB. I've always been passionate about science and hope to pursue a career in STEM. However, I'm having trouble deciding which Biological career would be the most fulfilling to me. I love the ocean and find it, as well as the creatures within it, so fascinating, so I'd like to explore marine biology. However, I've also been exposed to oncology and other realms of the medical field since I was very young, and the idea of directly helping others as a nurse or doctor is very appealing to me. What should the governing factors be in deciding what I pursue, and what sort of things should I do in college to help me discover which career would be fulfilling to me?
Bioengineering vs Cell Biology - Which is better?
Hi! I'm a first year college student debating switching from cell and molecular biology to Bioengineering with a focus on molecular biology. While Bioengineering will keep me in college for longer, I hope that the major will get me a more competitive job in the future which more matches my interests of researching and developing new biotechnology. To what extent is this true?
As a Bio major, how did you realize what field of Healthcare you wanted to pursue?
I am an undergraduate Biology major at the University of Texas at Austin. I feel lost with what I would like to pursue, and am looking for others success stories. Thank you!
How much does the GRE matter for Biology graduate admissions ?
I’m a college freshman studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I intend on going straight to a PhD after my undergraduate degree (will probably do it in Biochem, Microbiology, or something similar). I joined a research lab at the start of my freshman year, and am participating in a research fellowship this summer. I know research is what matters most for PhD applications in my field, but how important is the GRE? I’ve heard that depending on the field, this varies a lot.
What is the best way to study for Biology? #Spring25
I am pursuing Biology and want to do PA after
Is it worth it to pursue a specialty in Pediatrics? What are some of the most worthwhile specialties?
I know that I want to pursue a career in the medical field, specializing in pediatrics. I am an incoming college freshman planning to major in Biology and take on the pre-med route. I want to try to explore just general pediatrics for now but I'm curious what it's like studying something specific, how job finding or residency or shadowing is in a particular pediatric field, what patient care looks like, what kind of research is done (if any at all), or how pursuing it is like in general. I know there are also salary differences based on the specialty but I'm more curious as to what experiences can come with different specialties vs. what it's like in general pediatrics. I also want to hear some of the best experiences some people have had doing specialties and how satisfactory they are career-wise