What kind of job can I get with a B.A. in BIOLOGY?

Question

I was planning on getting a B.S., but I don't want to take Physics. What kind of jobs can I get w/ a B.A. in Bio? Do I still have the same options? I was thinking of being a Drug Rep or doing something in Pharmaceuticals. Thanks for any help!

Answer 1

I graduated with a Bachelor in Molecular Biology (without Hons) 5 years ago. Right after I completed my Bachelor, I managed to find a job in the Life Science Research Field. If you are interested in pursuing higher degree after some work experience, you can also apply for PhD Scholarship, which is what I am doing now. The career path after a PhD may be in the Research Industry or Teaching. However, bear in mind that Research is a non-profitable industry, therefore the salary scale is lower than the norm.

I also know of some friends who graduated with a Bachelor in Biology, and went on to work as Sales Coordinator for Biomedical Companies. In fact, they can fetch a higher salary as those doing Research, because of all the incentives and commissions that comes along (i.e. transport allowances). You can expect to get promoted to Managerial position after a few years of working experience too.

As you mentioned, you are considering work relating to Pharmaceutical. Then it is advisable that you choose a degree that majors in Pharmaceutical, and not B.A. in Biology - it is quite different. You can specialized in different areas in Biology (eg. Animal or Plant Sciences) while Pharmaceutical is more specialised.

Answer 2

Vetrinary medicine