Studying this major will develop knowledge of life's organisms, and how life systems interact. Along with this comes skills in research, data collection, laboratory techniques, problem solving, and critical thinking. Writing is enhanced, as technical and scientific data must be communicated to both the scientific and non-scientific communities. Most biological scientists who come under the broad category of biologist are further classified by the type of organism they study or by the specific activity they perform.
Biologists work in research and development which advances the knowledge of living organisms.
Some Biologist work in applied research or product development by researching and developing new drugs and medical treatments, increasing crop yields, and protecting and cleaning up the environment. Other Biologists work in managerial or administrative positions, usually after spending time doing research and learning about the firm, agency or project. See the many science-related resources in the Career Development Library. Along with this comes skills in research, data collection, laboratory techniques, problem solving, and critical thinking. Writing is enhanced, as technical and scientific data must be communicated to both the scientific and non-scientific communities.