Biological and Biomedical Sciences
General biology
Listed by colleges as Biology, General
Biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Covers general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 2 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Covers general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Covers any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
Explore related careers, starting with the closest connections and the occupations hiring the most people.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Median pay
- $72,040
- Hiring change through 2035
- −0.2%
- Job openings a year
- 63,500
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingBiological Technicians
- Median pay
- $57,510
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.4%
- Job openings a year
- 9,400
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing fastMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Median pay
- $103,410
- Hiring change through 2035
- 12.6%
- Job openings a year
- 10,500
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career GrowingBiological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $84,620
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.3%
- Job openings a year
- 4,700
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career GrowingNatural Sciences Managers
- Median pay
- $167,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 8.2%
- Job openings a year
- 9,200
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyBiological Scientists, All Other
- Median pay
- $98,920
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.7%
- Job openings a year
- 4,300
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyFood Science Technicians
- Median pay
- $52,130
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.8%
- Job openings a year
- 3,000
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career GrowingAgricultural Technicians
- Median pay
- $49,630
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.4%
- Job openings a year
- 2,800
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career Growing fastForensic Science Technicians
- Median pay
- $72,060
- Hiring change through 2035
- 13.3%
- Job openings a year
- 2,800
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingLife Scientists, All Other
- Median pay
- $93,750
- Hiring change through 2035
- 6.3%
- Job openings a year
- 400
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it. The figures beside each career are the pay of that work, across everyone doing it. Graduates of this field earn $27,289 one year after completing the program, which is the start of a career rather than the shape of one.
Working style
How and where the work happens
Related careers can feel very different from one another. Compare the specific occupations to understand the work each one involves.
This field leads to a mix of in-person and computer-based work. About 57 of every 100 openings require working close to other people or spending time on your feet.
College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.