Bio-Diversity:
Careers built on training in the Biological Sciences
Purdue Biology graduates have pursued careers in many fields, including:
Administrators in Higher Education: (top)
- Animal Lab Manager
- Chair, Dean, & President
- Distance Education Director
- Minority Programs Director
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- Outreach Coordinator Placement
- Counselor
- Tutor
- Undergraduate Advisor
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- Accountant, Biotech Firm
- Account Manager, Scientific Products
- Commodity Trader
- Contract Manager
- Corporate Purchasing Specialist
- Human Resource Director, Healthcare
- Investment Specialist
- Licensing Associate
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- Marketing Communications, Scientific Products
- Pricing Manager, Biotechnology
- Regulatory Specialist
- Sales, Scientific Products
- Scientific Staff Recruiter
- Tech Transfer Specialist
- Venture Capital Analyst
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Education, Society, and Culture: (top)
- Environmental Ed Director, YMCA
- Field Guide
- K-12 Administrator
- K-12 Superintendent
- K-12 Teacher
- Interpretative Specialist
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- Museum Curator
- Museum Exhibit Planner
- School Principal
- Science Librarian
- Special Ed Teacher
- Zookeeper
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Environmentalism: (top)
- Aquatic Biologist, EPA
- Botanist
- Land Trust Conservation Planner
- Endangered Species Specialist, F&W
- Extension Specialist
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- "Green" Energy Consultant
- Plant Physiologist, EPA
- Policy Analyst
- Recycling Specialist
- Statistician, EPA
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Faculty in Higher Education/ Med Schools: (top)
- Anatomy
- Animal Science
- Bacteriology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biophysics
- Biostatistics
- Botany
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
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- Environmental Safety
- Environmental Science
- Health Sciences
- Marine Biology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Neurology
- Oceanography
- Ophthalmology
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- Orthopedic Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacology
- Plant Pathology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry
- Zoology
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- Biochemist
- Chemist
- Clinical Trial Coordinator
- Diagnostic Development
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Impact Coordinator
- Fermentation Specialist
- Food Technologist
- Geneticist
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- Geoscientist
- Imaging Specialist
- Immunologist
- Industrial Hygienist
- Lab Manager
- Microbiologist
- Quality Assurance
- Plant Breeder
- Product Developer
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- Production Manager
- Programmer
- Research Biologist
- Research Pharmacist
- Technical Information Specialist
- Toxicologist
- Treatment Specialist, Substance Abuse
- Virologist
- Waste Management Technician
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- Assistant General Counsel, State
- Attorney
- Contract Manager
- Patent Attorney
- Tech Transfer Specialist
Law Enforcement & Safety: (top)
- County Health Director
- Crime Lab Analyst
- FBI Special Investigator
- Firefighter
- Forensic Specialist
- Health Inspector
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- Healthcare Accreditor
- Paramedic
- State Police Officer
- Toxicologist, State Health Department
- USDA Investigator
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Local, State, and Federal Agencies: (top)
- Center for Disease Control
- Center for Scientific Review
- Department of Fish & Wildlife
- Department of the Interior
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- NASA
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- National Institute of Health
- National Science Foundation
- Occupation Health Bureau
- Parks and Recreation
- USDA Forest Service
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Media/ Public Relations: (top)
- Editor, Scientific Journal
- Photographer
- Public Affairs Director
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- Publisher, Scientific Journal
- Scientific Journalist
- Technical Writer
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Medicine & Healthcare: (top)
- Allergist
- Anesthesiologist
- Cardiologist
- Dentist
- Dermatologist
- Endodontist
- Emergency Room Care
- Endocrinologist
- Experimental Microsurgeon
- Family Practician
- Genetic Testing Specialist
- Geriatric Specialist
- Hematologist
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- Hospice Care Director
- Hospital Director
- Infection Control Coordinator
- Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Neurologist
- Nuclear Medicine Specialist
- Nurse
- Ob/Gyn
- Occupational Therapist
- Ophthalmologist
- Optometrist
- Orthopedics
- Paramedic Rescue
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- Pathologist
- Pediatrician
- Periodontist
- Physical Therapist
- Plastic Surgeon
- Podiatrist
- Psychologist
- Psychotherapist
- Psychiatrist
- Radiologist
- Surgeon
- Transplant Immunologist
- Urologist
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Military Service: (top)
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Combat Pilot
- Dentistry, Armed Forces
- Healthcare, Armed Forces
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- Helicopter Pilot
- Logistics
- Oncologist, Navy Hospital
- Satellite Communications
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- Commercial Pilot
- Military Pilot, Combat
- Military Pilot, Logistics
Veterinary Medicine: (top)
- Biomedical Photographer
- DVM
- Patent Affairs Specialist
And even if your career took an unexpected turn, wouldn't you still be proud to be... (top)
- Associate Dean of the School of Business
- Chef and Owner of an International Hotel
- VP of a Fortune 500 Technology Firm
- Tennis Pro
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- Peacecorps Volunteer in Africa
- President of Nationally-known Computer Vendor
- President of a U.S. State Visitor's Association
- Principal French Horn of a Symphony
- and many more!
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