Common careers built upon a foundation in physiology include lab technicians, research assistants, surgical technicians, medical assistants, and medical writers. You might work in a hospital setting, or you could work with governmental research centers, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology startups, or universities. It's also a strong foundation to advance your education to become a doctor, physician's assistant, dentist, physical therapist, or nurse. Additionally, you could go in a different direction to pursue a career in research, administration, policy, or health law.