• Biology majors can investigate many different areas of science for a professional degree. They can prepare to be high school or college biology teachers or research biologists. These careers represent only some of the interesting positions open to biology majors after graduation. Biology majors may choose to go on to medical schools or to combine an interest in science with journalist skills to become a science or medical writer.
  
  

Horticulturist

• Horticulturists are the plant biologists of the world. They may work in nursery production, hybridization, fruit breeding, plant cultivation, new species and disease control. Biology majors wishing to become horticulturists should take plant biology and agriculture coursework and may wish to receive a master of science degree in horticulture.
  
  

Microbiology

• Microbiology is the study of small organisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Microbiologists can assist in agriculture, medicine, genetics and related areas of science. Microbiologists work with microscopes and should have steady hands and good eyesight. Microbiologists may specialize in bacteria, fungi, viral infections or parasitology. Biology majors can minor in microbiology or may wish to pursue a graduate degree.
  
  

Marine Biologist

• Marine biologists study dolphins, sharks, whales, tropical fish and other sea life. Some colleges offer marine biology majors. Students with a regular bachelor of science in biology can pursue marine biology graduate work, which is required for the more advanced positions. Marine biologists may work in research labs, marine stations, fisheries, offices and aquaria on conservation, species health, research and fish population control.
  
  

Veterinarian

• Biology majors who wish to become veterinarians must take other science coursework in college. This includes chemistry and genetics, and they must complete veterinary school. Veterinarians work with animals large and small. Most work in offices, although some may travel or work at zoos and racetracks. Biology majors who wish to become vets should work with animals as a volunteer during college.