Physical & Biological Science

If you’re curious about how the natural world operates, how chemicals interact, or how to solve environmental challenges, there are many options here. This interest area connects students to careers in research, environmental management, and laboratory science. Whether you want to study plant genetics, protect natural resources, work in a biochemistry lab, or build a career in pharmacology, there are many options for you to put your love of science to work. 

Here, you’ll find career paths relating to:

• Life & lab sciences: biochemistry, biology, pharmacology, and scientific research and development.
• Environment & earth sciences: environmental sciences, forestry, geosciences, and GIS mapping.
• Health & applied sciences: medical dosimetry, pharmacy, and plant pathology.
• Technical writing & law: patent law, quality control, and science writing.

If you are drawn to lab work, outdoor field research, or discovering how the physical world operates, explore these links to find career ideas. 

*Indicates a career-based guide. Other guides are organized around majors or fields of study.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Biochemistry
• Biological Systems Engineering
• Biology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Physics
• Environmental Engineering
• Environment: General*
• Environmental Sciences
• Forest Science
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Cartography*
• Geological Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Dosimetry*
• Nuclear Engineering
• Patent Law*
• Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Pharmacy*
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Science & Technology
• Quality Assurance & Control*
• Science & Medical Writing*
• Scientific Research & Development*