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Biology Jobs and Information

This page provides information on biology jobs , degrees and various other information related to the field of biology.

What is Biology

Biology in essence is one of the biggest areas of science; it deals with the phenomena of living organisms in the environment. It also has many branches within it that specialise including microbiology and cell biology.

Qualifications in Biology

Students studying a biology degree have several options, as it is a general degree composing of fundamental core components in the field of life sciences. The core components of a biology degree provide the basis for specialization as advances in the field has produced specialist areas.

Fundamentally students will study in the following areas in an biology degree:

Chemistry

Cellular Biology

Physiology

Molecular Biology

Genetics

Organism Biology

Ecology

Physiology

Students may then take electives in later years to specialise in:

Botany

Biochemistry

Ecology

Physiology

Microbiology

Areas you can work in Biology

There are various job opportunities in biology as it is an ever expanding field within the biotechnology sector, some career options may include but are not limited to:

Scientific Laboratory Technician - Production and processing of new biomaterials including vaccines, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and diagnostic agents

Pharmaceutical Representative/ Medical Representative -Represents pharmaceutical companies to pharmacists and doctors with promoting various pharmaceutical products.

Secondary School Teacher - With skills ascertained from a biology degree, graduates have the option of developing the knowledge of secondary students, usually this requires some form of education associate degree/diploma in education, but is a viable option for any graduate.

Research Scientist in Biology - It is also common for many students to also go on to further study via honours or honours and PHD aiming for a career in research. In terms of job potential, PHD graduates do find many potential opportunities at various biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies as well as in academic institutions.