Life Sciences: Biological

Associate in Science Degree with a major in Biological Sciences (Botany, Forestry, Cell Biology,
Marine Biology, Zoology, etc.); Transfer Program

Career opportunities:
Career opportunities for those who major in the Biological Sciences and obtain a Bachelor's or advanced degree include a variety of interesting occupations related mainly to biology, agriculture or medicine.

Biological professions include anatomist, aquatic biologist, bacteriologist, biologist, biotechnologist, botanist, cytogeneticist, cytologist, ecologist, embryologist, entomologist, geneticist, herpetologist, ichthyologist, mammalogist, marine biologist, microbiologist, molecular biologist, morphologist, mycologist, ornithologist, paleobotanist, paleozoologist, parasitologist, pathologist, pharmacologist, photobiologist, phycologist, physiologist, protozoologist, systematist, taxonomist, toxicologist, tropical biologist, virologist, wildlife biologist, and zoologist. Many biologists are educators as well as scientists. Biologists are also employed as forensic scientists, illustrators, museum specialists, naturalists, photographers, and science writers/editors.

Agricultural professions include agricultural biologist, agrigeneticist, animal scientist, apiculturist, farmer/farm manager, field crop manager, fish and game warden, food technologist, foresters/forestry technicians, horticulturist, plant and animal breeder, plant and animal physiologist, plant quarantine/pest control inspector, range scientist, and soil scientist/conservationist.

Medical professions include audiologist, chiropractor, coroner, dentist, exercise physiologist, health care administrator, medical laboratory technologist/technician, medical librarian, nurse, nutritionist, optometrist, pharmacist, physician, podiatrist, public/environmental health specialist, sanitarian, speech pathologist, and veterinarian. Additional medical careers include specialists in sports medicine, and manual arts, music, occupational, physical, and recreational therapists.

A.S. Degree
Major requirements: BIOL 210, 220, 230; CHEM 210, 220. Total: 24 semester units.
Plus General Education and other requirements for the A.S. Degree (see Index: General Education in the Catalog).

Transfer Program
Most career opportunities in Biological Sciences require a B.S. or advanced degree. Students can fulfill lower division General Education and major requirements at College of San Mateo. See the Transfer Planning and Major Preparation Recommendations sections of the Catalog. Students should also consult the catalog of the college or university to which they plan to transfer.