Life sciences

Life science is a multidisciplinary major that involves studying living organisms and life processes. Many K-State students choose Life Science as a foundation to a health career. This major allows students to meet requirements for most medical schools. Life science majors find jobs in a variety of fields including biology, genetics and medicine.

Related career titles

Biologist*
Biological researcher*
Botanist*
Ecologist*
Epidemologist*
Forester*
Geneticist*
Marine biologist*
Microbiologist*
Nutritionist*
Pathologist*
Pharmacologist*
Physician*
Physiologist*
Plant pathologist*
Veterinarian*
Zoologist*

*Additional training needed for these occupations

Resources available at the Career Center*

Life sciences
Careers for Environmental Types and Others Who Respect the Earth
Careers in Medicine
Careers in Science
Ecoguide to Careers that Make a Difference
Exploring Health Care Careers
Great Jobs for Biology Majors
Opportunities in Biological Science Careers
Opportunities in Forestry Careers
Opportunities in Research and Development Careers
Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine
Top 100 Health-Care Careers

*Books are available for checkout.

Related life science links

American Institute of Biological Sciences
http://www.aibs.org/

Biology Jobs.com
http://www.biologyjobs.com

National Science Foundation
http://www.nsf.gov

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
http://www.eatright.org/

National Athletic Trainers’ Association
http://www.nata.org/