Related to Major
Biological Sciences
Faculty: Science
Department:
If you want to explore how life works from a biochemical, cellular and molecular perspective, then you will be interested in this program. Study cells, genes, metabolism and nucleic acids.
Explore your Possibilities
鈥淗aving a career goal really helps motivate students to succeed at school.鈥� 81% of 51社区黑料students strongly agree or agree! (2025 Brainstorm Student Interests Report)
Explore the list of career outcomes below for ideas about what you can do with your major. Some are actual roles held by 51社区黑料alumni, and others are occupations commonly associated with each major.
Remember that knowledge from your major is just one thing you have to offer an employer. As careers become less linear, changing direction ha become the norm. Don鈥檛 worry about where you鈥檒l be in the future 鈥� just focus on your next job. Use these ideas as a starting point to make a list of possibilities you are curious about and lean into your interests, skills and values in your exploration.
Options commonly associated with the major
- Quality Control Laboratory Technician
- Biomedical Process Specialist
- Ecological Monitoring Assistant
- Environmental Educator\
- Biological Technician
- Science Facilitator
- Science Writer/Editor
- Wildlife & Fishery Officer
- Organic Farms Operations/Support Technician
- Wildfire Professional
- Biology Lab Facilitator
- Invasive Species Education & Outreach Assistant
- Research Technologist
- Junior Aquatic Biologist
Other Possibilities
Job titles beyond the typical options
- Program Coordinator (Research & Development)
- Science Communications Specialist
- Health Product Field Service Technician
- Youth Outreach Worker
- Forestry/Landscape Photographer
- Pesticide Management Officer
- Sea Asparagus Harvester
- Cumulative Effects Biologist
- Health Safety & Wellness Officer
- Project Analyst
- Ecological Restoration Coordinator
Further Education
Possibilities with additional education or training
- Biology and Science Teacher
- Environmental Scientist
- Biologist
- Toxicologist
- Marine Toxicology Consultant
- Instructor/Curriculum Developer
- Medical Science Liaison
- Scientific Evaluator
- Professor
Fields of Work
Advance your career in any field by building skills, gaining experience, and developing networks in a variety of settings.
Your experience working in any environment 鈥� from small and medium businesses to non-profit organizations, to big corporations and government departments 鈥� can help you get a clearer view of your future.
The gives you an overview of all industries and their subsectors.
lets you browse careers, the education expectation, salary ranges, descriptions, and specific information about each job.
Core Skills (Major-Specific)
In the course of your undergraduate degree you鈥檒l develop a wide array of skills. While many of these skills encompass essential skills important now, and for the future, you鈥檒l also develop specialized knowledge and skills unique to your discipline learned through coursework.
Content knowledge and technical skills vary widely between occupations and are generally only used in one line of work. The type of skills that you鈥檒l need depend on the scope of the work.
You want to understand what skills you developed and the one鈥檚 you want to use, so when someone asks you about your discipline content knowledge and skills you can speak clearly and confidently about them.
+ MAJOR Specific Skills
- Understand the flow of biological systems including the mechanisms of genetic inheritance and information flow, and the structure-function relationships from molecules to ecosystems
- Improve processes for a range of different industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biofuels, agriculture, conservation, and food production by applying biological knowledge with the use of different scientific disciplines
- Isolate and analyze DNA, RNA and protein, and use live organisms to develop and improve treatments, identify inherited diseases, and even cure certain disorders.
- Use scientific knowledge to research, analyze, and develop understanding from various scientific literature sources
- Create, conduct and monitor experiments using bimolecular processes to solve problems
- Analyze data on your experiments and communicate new research findings to lay audiencesFoundational Skills
These are skills acquired not just by your post-secondary education but by your work and volunteer experiences, and extra-curricular activities. Applicable to a variety of different roles and careers, master and advance them and you are set up for career success no matter your major.
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Project Management
- Research
Foundational Skills
With ongoing economic, political and technological changes affecting the labour market, Canadians need diverse skills to thrive. According to the World Economic Forum鈥檚 , in the next five years, 170 million jobs will be created and 92 million jobs will be displaced. Driving structural labour market shifts are macro trends that include digital access and adoption, an aging population and a greater focus on climate change solutions.
Skills for Success
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Adaptability: The ability to adjust to changing circumstances and embrace new approaches.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Collaboration: Effectively working with others to achieve common goals.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Communication: Articulating ideas clearly, actively listening and understanding different perspectives.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Creativity & Innovation: Generating novel ideas and solutions and being comfortable with experimentation.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Digital: Proficiently using and managing digital tools and technologies for a range of tasks.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Numeracy: Analyzing and interpreting data to make informed decisions.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Problem Solving: Identifying challenges, analyzing information and implementing solutions.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Reading: Comprehending and extracting information from various sources.
路&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Writing: Communicating effectively in written form for different purposes and audiences.
These skills are highly valued and sought after by employers. You have likely developed a diverse range of these skills through your education, paid and volunteer roles, travel, and community activities.
Get involved
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in activities, events, programs and services outside of the classroom. By engaging in student leadership programs, volunteering, paid work, student clubs and groups, you鈥檒l develop new skills, make connections, and gain experience. It might even take you in a new career direction!
Explore on-campus opportunities like workshops and events, as well as volunteer and paid positions.
Access job and volunteer postings, and register for workshops and events.
Want to gain experience and earn money while studying? Consider applying to the co-op program.
Apply for on-campus volunteer and paid positions, participate in career and leadership development programs and workshops, and access your Co-Curricular Record.
Not-for-profit network by students for students. Find student unions, clubs and other resources and services.
Related Professional Associations
Professional associations are a valuable resource for occupational research, work search and building connections. They may offer career information, job boards, networking, mentorship, volunteer opportunities and additional resources. Attend events as a guest, or as a Student Member.
Resources
Take your career exploration one step further by doing more research into the fields you're interested in. Here are some organizations and resources to get started.