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Biology is a huge field with a lot of diversity, ranging from the study of biologically significant atoms to the study of entire ecosystems. Biologists are also employed in a lot of different fields. An example of this range of work includes: working on engineering bio-molecules, working on forensic crime scenes, studying the taxonomic relationships of spiders, investigating exotic diseases, teaching science courses, helping local governments make ecological decisions, working in museums, practicing medicine, running diagnostic labs, studying animal habitats in the rain forest canopy, and planting indigenous plants in a devastated ecosystem.

With such a variety in careers, it is not surprising that there would be a large variety in academic training. Many of these fields have very specific post-graduate programs, such as Medical school, Optometry, or Veterinarian medicine.  Some biology careers such as pharmaceutical sales, technical writer, or laboratory technician require no formal post-graduate education. However, the majority of professional biology careers that are not health related require post-graduate degrees, either a Masters degree (M.S.) or a doctorate degree (Ph.D.).

This guide is intended to inform you about graduate programs and how to apply to them. This guide does not substitute the important advice one can receive from a school advisor or someone working in your field of interest.  The graduate school search also provides a great source of specific graduate school information. Use the e-mail and URL links found on the graduate school information page to find out more information directly from a specific programs website.  Remember that graduate schools are receptive to interested students. E-mail programs and get in contact with program faculty members to find out additional information.

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