What can you do with a major in Biological Sciences?

Go to medical school, dental school or pursue another advanced degree.

Most biological sciences majors choose to go on to earn professional degrees at institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, Brown University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This versatile major serves as an excellent background for many professions that require an advanced degree, including: 

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Physician assistant
  • Pharmacist
  • Physical therapist
  • Veterinarian
  • Nurse practitioner
  • Occupational therapist
  • Optometrist
  • Podiatrist
  • Chiropractor 

Start your career in health sciences right after graduation.

Some biological sciences majors choose to enter the workforce immediately. Here are some professions available with a bachelor’s degree: 

  • Animal technician 
  • Associate laboratory scientist 
  • Biochemist 
  • Biologist 
  • Certified phlebotomist 
  • Conservation education assistant 
  • Emergency medical technician
  • Genetic counseling assistant
  • Lab analyst 
  • Medical assistant 
  • Microbiologist 
  • Patient services rep 
  • Research technician
  • Veterinary assistant

Marquette campus

Learn more about studying biological sciences at Marquette.