Opportunities in Biological Science Careers (Paperback)

by Charles A. Winter (Author), Kathleen Belikoff (Author) "If you have a curiosity about the nature of the world and the life upon it, you have one of the main attributes for success..." (more)
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More than 100 "opportunities" for students and job seekers!

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Author: Winter

ISBN: 007143187X

Category: Careers

Trim Size: 5 3/8 x 7 5/8

UPC: 639785385479

Price: $12.95

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Are you looking to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, VGM's Opportunities in . . . gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions, as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you pursue the profession that's right for you!

In this revised edition of Opportunities in Biological Science Careers, you'll find:

• Tips on determining if a career in biology is right for you
• Descriptions of the many branches of the life sciences, including botany, ecology, forestry, genetics, immunology, marine biology, pharmacology, and zoology
• Practical advice on selecting an appropriate school and financing your education
• An informative overview of the myriad opportunities available in the field, including nontraditional careers in forensic biology, regulatory affairs, sales and marketing, and law

Take the stress out of the career selection process with this indispensable guide that functions as your own personal vocational counselor. You'll find enough expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career--and your future.

Kathleen Belikoff personifies the idea that career opportunities abound for people who are willing to work their way up. A former hospital administrator at Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, she began her career as a file clerk. Today, she is a successful health care consultant.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; Revised edition (January 11, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844223018
• ISBN-13: 978-0844223018
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,100,132 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for those who want to consider alternative careers, December 15, 2008

By	Norman Strojny "retired tech-person" (western desert of Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Opportunities in Biological Science Careers (Opportunities InSeries) (Paperback)

"Opportunities in Biological Science Careers" is a good reference for students who want to consider alternative careers that include Biological Sciences. Such students should start consulting guides such as this one, when they are in Middle School.

I strongly recommend that you buy the latest version/edition of this book that is available. Due to rapid changes in Biochemistry laboratory testing careers such as DNA testing, the opportunities are, also, changing rapidly.

Please be aware that there are alternative careers that may not be mentioned in this book. I found a lack of information on sales careers, business careers, analytical chemistry careers, careers in the pharmaceutical industry, and careers that have some involvement in agriculture. All of these careers would involve a minor in Biological Sciences as a minimum. Most careers that involve Biological Science also involve general chemistry, basic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and/or analytical chemistry.

I recommend this book but I also recommend a second similar book to be sure to get somewhat more coverage of the possibilities.

0 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars informative, August 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Opportunities in Biological Science Careers (Opportunities Inseries) (Hardcover)

this is a great book to read if you r looking for answers to biological careers.