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The life sciences delve into the basic organization and processes of life (microbes, plants and animals) at scales ranging from molecules to ecosystems and in time from picoseconds to millennia.

This includes investigations into how hereditary information is transferred and organisms evolve, the interplay of organisms and their environments, and how these factors interact in health and disease. Students interested in a degree in life sciences can pursue a variety of careers ranging such as doctor, winery microbiologist, educator, researcher, environmental consultant, illustrator, business systems analyst, genetic counselor, and more.

What can you do with a life science degree?

Curious what you do with a life science degree? Curious what you do with a life science degree? Here is a list of some occupations that SOLS alumni have held. We encourage you to contact Career Services advising office to discuss even more options.

Have an event idea or want to partner on a future event?

Contact Career and Internship Leads Christine Ditter (On-Campus students) and Ivy Esquibel (Online students).

Agribusiness Production Specialist
Analytical Lab Technician
Anesthesiologist
Assistant Clinical Lab Supervisor
Assistant Professor of Biology
Atmospheric Scientist
Beekeeper
Bioinformatics Analyst
Biologist Environmental Specialist
Biology Professor
Biology Teacher
Biomed Computation
Data Analyst
Bioreagents Specialist
Blood Bank Supervisor
Botanist
Business Systems Analyst
Cancer Clinical Research Coordinator
Cancer Cyto Genetics Specialist
Cardiologist
Care Coordinator
Chemical Patent Technology Specialist
Chemotherapy RN
Chief Agriculture Officer
Chief Research Wildlife Biologist
Chief Scientiﬁc Ofﬁcer
Consulting Biologist
Cosmetic Chemist
Cyber Geneticist
Cytogenetic Technologist
Cytotechnologist
Data Analyst
Director for Testing Quality Standards
Director of National Wildlife Refuge
Ecologist
Educational Advisor
Emergency Medical Scribe
Endangered Species Biologist
Energy Specialist
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Quality Assurance Ofﬁcer
Fertility Specialist
Field Botanist
Field Engineer
Field Marketing Specialist

Food Technologist
Forensic Scientist
Forest Planner
Game Warden
Genetic Counselor
Geneticist
Health Inspector
Health Promotion Consultant
High Altitude Descent Technician
HIV Specialist
Horticulturist
Hospital Administrator Hydrologist
Illustrator
Industrial Hygienist/Ergonomist
Lab Director
Lab Manager
Lab Scientist
Lawyer
Manager Fish Hatchery
Forest Service Manager
Microbiologist
Molecular Neurobiologist
Museum Director
Music Therapist
National Sales Manager
Natural Resource Manager
Ophthalmic Photographer
Paraeducator
Paramedic
Pathologist
Pediatrician
Pharmacist
Phlebotomist
Photographer
Pollution Prevention Program Manager
Public Health Scientist
Quality Assurance Microbiologist
Science Teacher
Science Writer
Senior Phlebotomist
Surgeon
Taxidermist
Veterinarian
Videographer
Winery Microbiologist
X-Ray Technician
Zookeeper

Connect and build skills through professional organizations

It is never too early to start building your professional network and knowledge by getting involved in professional organizations related to the life sciences or other personal interests. The resources on this page will help you chart your course.

'Science of ...' career exploration events

Periodically, the undergraduate advising office organizes events where students can explore unexpected pathways utilizing their life science education and skill set.

Science of Law (PDF)
Science of Wine
Science of Beer
Science of Business Part 1
Science of Business Part 2
Science of Naturopathic Medicine
Science of Making an Impact

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Career services

Career Services can help you plan your career and develop job-search skills:

Explore career pathways
Write a winning resume
Connect with ASU career advisors
Find jobs and internships through Handshake
Prepare for graduate or professional school
Practice interview skills
Workshops and career-related events

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AZBio

As a student in the School of Life Sciences, you are eligible for a free Life Sciences Student membership with the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio). You can get involved by:

Signing up for the In the Loop newsletter
Becoming a member (for free)

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Organizations for underrepresented groups

Life science professional organizations

We encourage you to explore professional associations related to your career and personal interests to connect and learn about new job opening and internship opportunities. Many organizations offer discounted or free memberships for students, as well as student clubs on campuses.