College of Science

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
  • Outreach Coordinator Placement
  • Counselor
  • Tutor
  • Undergraduate Advisor

Business: (top)

  • Accountant, Biotech Firm
  • Account Manager, Scientific Products
  • Commodity Trader
  • Contract Manager
  • Corporate Purchasing Specialist
  • Human Resource Director, Healthcare
  • Investment Specialist
  • Licensing Associate
  • Marketing Communications, Scientific Products
  • Pricing Manager, Biotechnology
  • Regulatory Specialist
  • Sales, Scientific Products
  • Scientific Staff Recruiter
  • Tech Transfer Specialist
  • Venture Capital Analyst

Education, Society, and Culture: (top)

  • Environmental Ed Director, YMCA
  • Field Guide
  • K-12 Administrator
  • K-12 Superintendent
  • K-12 Teacher
  • Interpretative Specialist
  • Museum Curator
  • Museum Exhibit Planner
  • School Principal
  • Science Librarian
  • Special Ed Teacher
  • Zookeeper

Environmentalism: (top)

  • Aquatic Biologist, EPA
  • Botanist
  • Land Trust Conservation Planner
  • Endangered Species Specialist, F&W
  • Extension Specialist
  • "Green" Energy Consultant
  • Plant Physiologist, EPA
  • Policy Analyst
  • Recycling Specialist
  • Statistician, EPA

Faculty in Higher Education/ Med Schools: (top)

  • Anatomy
  • Animal Science
  • Bacteriology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Biostatistics
  • Botany
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Safety
  • Environmental Science
  • Health Sciences
  • Marine Biology
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Neurology
  • Oceanography
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pathology
  • Pediatrics
  • Pharmacology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Physiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Zoology

Industry: (top)

  • Biochemist
  • Chemist
  • Clinical Trial Coordinator
  • Diagnostic Development
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Impact Coordinator
  • Fermentation Specialist
  • Food Technologist
  • Geneticist
  • Geoscientist
  • Imaging Specialist
  • Immunologist
  • Industrial Hygienist
  • Lab Manager
  • Microbiologist
  • Quality Assurance
  • Plant Breeder
  • Product Developer
  • Production Manager
  • Programmer
  • Research Biologist
  • Research Pharmacist
  • Technical Information Specialist
  • Toxicologist
  • Treatment Specialist, Substance Abuse
  • Virologist
  • Waste Management Technician

Law: (top)


Law Enforcement & Safety: (top)

  • County Health Director
  • Crime Lab Analyst
  • FBI Special Investigator
  • Firefighter
  • Forensic Specialist
  • Health Inspector
  • Healthcare Accreditor
  • Paramedic
  • State Police Officer
  • Toxicologist, State Health Department
  • USDA Investigator

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
  • National Institute of Health
  • National Science Foundation
  • Occupation Health Bureau
  • Parks and Recreation
  • USDA Forest Service

Media/ Public Relations: (top)

  • Editor, Scientific Journal
  • Photographer
  • Public Affairs Director
  • Publisher, Scientific Journal
  • Scientific Journalist
  • Technical Writer

Medicine & Healthcare: (top)

  • Allergist
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Cardiologist
  • Dentist
  • Dermatologist
  • Endodontist
  • Emergency Room Care
  • Endocrinologist
  • Experimental Microsurgeon
  • Family Practician
  • Genetic Testing Specialist
  • Geriatric Specialist
  • Hematologist
  • Hospice Care Director
  • Hospital Director
  • Infection Control Coordinator
  • Maxillofacial Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Nuclear Medicine Specialist
  • Nurse
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Optometrist
  • Orthopedics
  • Paramedic Rescue
  • Pathologist
  • Pediatrician
  • Periodontist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Podiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Radiologist
  • Surgeon
  • Transplant Immunologist
  • Urologist

Military Service: (top)

  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Combat Pilot
  • Dentistry, Armed Forces
  • Healthcare, Armed Forces
  • Helicopter Pilot
  • Logistics
  • Oncologist, Navy Hospital
  • Satellite Communications

Pilot: (top)


Veterinary Medicine: (top)


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
  • 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!