Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Biological Sciences] From University of Cincinnati

Biologists are able to make significant contributions to maintaining the health and well-being of the human population, as well as preserving and protecting the environment. They develop a knowledge base and scientific way of thinking that will enable them to make informed personal health and public policy decisions.

Career Possibilities:

Graduates with a BS in biology have a wide range of career options as well as options for graduate study in biology, while the BA degree may be preferable for students seeking a second major in biology or those interested in careers in teaching or entering the workforce upon graduation. The BA degree will generally not serve the needs of a pre-professional student (pre-med, pre-vet, etc.) who should instead select the BS degree in biology. A few examples of career fields open to BA biology majors include the following (many of which require additional degrees):

• Academic, industrial, environmental/organismal, medical/pharmaceutical researcher
• Physician assistant, physical therapist
• Imaging technologist
• Law, specifically areas that include environmental issues and patent law requiring a solid scientific background
• Medical lab technologist
• Nurse
• Middle/high school educator
• Forestry, horticulture, park service, wildlife/fishery biologist
• Regulatory affairs specialist
• Scientific writing
• Zookeeper, naturalist