Jobs and Careers
The Biological Sciences Program offers students a broad liberal arts experience coupled with a rigorous science curriculum. Students develop critical thinking, communication, and quantitative skills that are highly valuable in today’s job market. Graduates are prepared for fulfilling careers in medicine, research, education, government, and other industries where they can make a difference.
Where Our Alumni Work
Majoring in biological sciences doesn't limit you to work in one specific field or industry. In fact, our graduates apply their skills to almost any career path you can imagine, including:
- Medicine and other pathways to healthcare, including nursing, clinical research, pharmaceuticals, administration, and social services.
- Research across the public and private sector.
- Academia and education.
- Government and policy issues ranging from health to the environment.
- Business, sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Many of them also continue on to graduate and professional degree programs in medicine, public health, public policy, education, business, and more.
Recent Graduate Outcomes
The Class of 2023 had the following characteristics 6 months post-graduation:
56%
Work in Connecticut
26%
Pursue graduate education
58%
Employed full time
Top Employers
Reported by graduates from the Class of 2023.
- Boston Scientific
- Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
- CVS Health
- Hartford Healthcare
- Invicro
- National Science Foundation
- Thermofisher Scientific
- Yale New Haven Health
Common Job Titles
Reported by graduates from the Class of 2023.
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Crisis Counselor
- Fieldwork Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Research Assistant/Analyst
- Scientist
Plan Your Career
UConn's Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills partners with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to prepare students for success in today’s workforce. The Center offers:
- One-on-one coaching sessions for help with résumés, interviewing, jobs and internships, graduate school applications, and more.
- Online tools for connecting with alumni mentors as well as companies looking to recruit UConn students.
- In-person and virtual events that help students explore their career options and prepare for professional success.