Careers in the Biological
and Biomedical Sciences
Note: you’ll also want to explore ways
to gain experience in your desired career area.
Click
here for information on internship programs and other research experiences
in the biological and
biomedical sciences.
Kent State Links
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Kent State University Career Services Center
Career information – Biological
Sciences – Information links
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National Academy of
Sciences career planning guide
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AccessExcellence—Biotechnology
Careers
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The
Scientist Magazine—Science careers
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Minority
Environmental Leadership Development Initiative
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American
Institute of Biological Sciences
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Biology,
Evolution and Ecology Career Panel at the SACNAS National Convention
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Profiles
of Ecologists—Ecological Society of America
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Career in
genetics and genetics societies
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Careers in Genetics and the Biosciences Human genome
project
Careers with Animals/Zoology/Marine
Biology – including scientific societies that may have career information
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American Society of Mammalogists
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Resources
for Career Development in Animal Behavior
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Association
of Zoos and Aquariums and job openings
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Applied Animal
Behavior Certification Information
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Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Careers
in Oceanography, Marine Science & Marine Biology
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Careers &
Jobs in Marine Biology & Oceanography
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Careers in Animal
Physiology
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Profiles of Marine biologists and careers in
Marine Science—NOAA Sea
Grant
Outdoor/Environmental Careers
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Outdoor
Action Guide to Outdoor/Environmental Careers
Forensic Science
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American
Academy of Forensic Science Career pages of the American
Academy of Forensic Sciences
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Zeno's Forensic
Site (with international links and resources)
Botany Careers
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Botanical Society of America
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The American Phytopathological
Society and careers in
plant pathology
Graduate Studies Links
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Peterson's Guide to Graduate Study
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Graduate
Programs in the Biological Sciences at Kent State University
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KSU
Master’s of Arts in Teaching (MAT program)
Health Career Links
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Resources
for Future Physicians - American Association
of Medical Colleges
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The American Medical
College Application Service (AMCAS)
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American
Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOMAS)
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American
Medical Association (note the link to Education and
Careers)
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Medical College Admission
Test (MCAT)
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Medicine Health Notes and Book Marks - Top
50 Medical Career Blogs (some more commercial)
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National
Institutes of Health—Career Exploration
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Becoming a Biomedical Scientist:
Video profiles from the Howard Hughes
Medical Institute
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American
Dental Association and dental education programs
and US dental Schools
Health
Care Careers Directory - Detailed career information on health related careers
The AMA's
Health Care Careers Directory lists information about 81 careers in health care
and more than 8,100 accredited educational programs in those fields. Allied
health; Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies; Communication
sciences; Counseling; Dietetics Health information and communication;
Laboratory science; Medical imaging; Nursing; Pharmacy; Physician assisting;
Podiatry; Psychology; Therapy and rehabilitation; Vision-related professions
Veterinary Careers
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The American Veterinary Medical
Association
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Association of American Veterinary
Medical Colleges
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Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics, other government pages – descriptions, job outlooks and
average salaries
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Conservation Scientists and Foresters
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Biological and Medical Scientists
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Animal Care and Service Workers
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
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National Occupational
Employment and Wage Estimates
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Occupational
Employment Statistics Home Page
Government Jobs (Ohio - US)
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US Office of
Personnel Management
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Ohio
Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation
Biology
job search sites (some more commercial in nature)
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Science Careers from Science
Magazine
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Environmental Jobs and Careers: http://www.ecoemploy.com/
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Environmental Career Opportunities: http://www.ecojobs.com/