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Careers in Science and Research
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There is some crossover with Careers in Healthcare and Medicine and even Careers in Associated Fields, so please review all pages.

General Resources
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Alternative Career Ideas
  • Alternative Careers, ScienceCareers.org. Numerous articles exploring alternative careers for all scientific fields and interests.
  • Alternative Biology Careers, Undergraduate Advising office, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana. An article offering alternatives for undergrad biology majors who decide not to pursue graduate studies in this field.
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Biology / Biomedical / Biotechnology / Life Sciences
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Biodefense / Biosecurity
This emerging field crosses many medical, scientific, and allied health fields, including public health, epidemiology, immunology, microbiology, and medicine. These few resources can help you learn how your personal interests and expertise may enhance this new area of research. Top of Page
Chemistry
You may also want to review Pharmacy

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Engineering
You may also want to review Biology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences.

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Forensic Sciences
We also have information on Pathology.

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Mathematics / Statistics
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Occupational Safety / Industrial Hygiene
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December 31 2007