What Can You Do with a Major in Biology: Real people. Real jobs. Real rewards. [Paperback]

Bart Astor (Author)

Book Description

Series: What Can You Do with a Major in... | Publication Date: February 25, 2005

Your guide to glide from campus to career

This book helps you get from the lab to life! Whether you're considering majoring in biology, choosing a college or classes, or already have your degree and your lab coat, this is your definitive guide to diverse career opportunities, some of which you probably haven't considered. It goes beyond the basics to address specific concerns of biology majors with valuable information, including:
* Advice on college and curriculum choices---- courses, internships, advanced degrees, and more
* Tips to energize and expand your job search
* Profiles of real graduates, their jobs, and how they got them
* Eye-opening, objective information from a healthcare professional, education and outreach program manager, zookeeper, science reporter, healthcare attorney, and public health consultant
* Overviews of typical salary levels, hours, and work environments
* Extensive additional resources, including Web sites, professional organizations, periodicals, and more
* Licensing requirements


Learn what your peers in the work world like about their jobs--and what they don't. Learn about the routes they took and the mistakes they made. Then you'll be prepared to thoroughly examine your options and chart your course to success!

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From the Back Cover

Your guide to glide from campus to career

This book helps you get from the lab to life! Whether you're considering majoring in biology, choosing a college or classes, or already have your degree and your lab coat, this is your definitive guide to diverse career opportunities, some of which you probably haven't considered. It goes beyond the basics to address specific concerns of biology majors with valuable information, including:

• Advice on college and curriculum choices—— courses, internships, advanced degrees, and more
• Tips to energize and expand your job search
• Profiles of real graduates, their jobs, and how they got them
• Eye-opening, objective information from a healthcare professional, education and outreach program manager, zookeeper, science reporter, healthcare attorney, and public health consultant
• Overviews of typical salary levels, hours, and work environments
• Extensive additional resources, including Web sites, professional organizations, periodicals, and more
• Licensing requirements

Learn what your peers in the work world like about their jobs—and what they don't. Learn about the routes they took and the mistakes they made. Then you'll be prepared to thoroughly examine your options and chart your course to success!

About the Author

Bart Astor is the author of numerous books, articles, and interactive programs that have appeared in national magazines and Web sites. He is a contributing author and editor for various college guides and publisher of the College Planning Quarterly, a national newsletter on college admission and financial aid.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (February 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764576062
• ISBN-13: 978-0764576065
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #486,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My mother-in-law died after seven years of physical and mental deterioration. In those seven years we gradually took over all her legal and business affairs. It was depressing and frightening to have to make all the decisions for her and deal with the uncertainties. We felt totally alone. We stumbled through, making many mistakes that I think hurt her and the rest of our family. It was because of that experience that I wrote the first edition of the book.

Ten years later when my father's health deteriorated we faced similar circumstances. But we had learned from the past and from the research I did for the book. As a result, we felt more confident and always included my father in decision-making. He died peacefully, knowing we had all done everything we could to make his life a little easier.

Our story is not much different than what millions of others will face as they see their parents age. Only, we didn't have a handbook to which we could look for advice. I hope that you too can learn from our experiences.

I've written twelve books, numerous articles, testimony, grant proposals, training and technical manuals, white papers, and website content on a variety of subjects including eldercare, student financial aid, college admission, insurance, and corporate social responsibility. I was also the publisher and founder of the College Planning Quarterly.