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The life sciences delve into the basic organization and processes of life (microbes, plants and animals) at scales ranging from molecules to ecosystems and in time from picoseconds to millennia.
This includes investigations into how hereditary information is transferred and organisms evolve, the interplay of organisms and their environments, and how these factors interact in health and disease. Students interested in a degree in life sciences can pursue a variety of careers ranging such as doctor, winery microbiologist, educator, researcher, environmental consultant, illustrator, business systems analyst, genetic counselor, and more.
What can you do with a life science degree?
Curious what you do with a life science degree? Curious what you do with a life science degree? Here is a list of some occupations that SOLS alumni have held. We encourage you to contact Career Services advising office to discuss even more options.
Have an event idea or want to partner on a future event?
Contact Career and Internship Leads Christine Ditter (On-Campus students) and Ivy Esquibel (Online students).
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Connect and build skills through professional organizations
It is never too early to start building your professional network and knowledge by getting involved in professional organizations related to the life sciences or other personal interests. The resources on this page will help you chart your course.
'Science of ...' career exploration events
Periodically, the undergraduate advising office organizes events where students can explore unexpected pathways utilizing their life science education and skill set.
Science of Law (PDF)
Science of Wine
Science of Beer
Science of Business Part 1
Science of Business Part 2
Science of Naturopathic Medicine
Science of Making an Impact
Career services
Career Services can help you plan your career and develop job-search skills:
- Explore career pathways
- Write a winning resume
- Connect with ASU career advisors
- Find jobs and internships through Handshake
- Prepare for graduate or professional school
- Practice interview skills
- Workshops and career-related events
AZBio
As a student in the School of Life Sciences, you are eligible for a free Life Sciences Student membership with the Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio). You can get involved by:
- Signing up for the In the Loop newsletter
- Becoming a member (for free)
Organizations for underrepresented groups
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- Association for Women In Science
- Center for Advancement of Hispanic in Science and Engineering Education
- Ecological Society of America: Seeds
- Minorities in Agricultural, Natural Resources and Related Sciences
- Society for Advancing Chicanos & Native Americans in Science
Life science professional organizations
We encourage you to explore professional associations related to your career and personal interests to connect and learn about new job opening and internship opportunities. Many organizations offer discounted or free memberships for students, as well as student clubs on campuses.
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Bar Association Section of Science and Technology or Section of Intellectual Property Law
- American Institute of Biological Sciences
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- American Medical Writers Association
- American Society of Agronomy
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- American Society for Microbiology
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Plant Biologists
- Animal Behavior Society
- Association of Earth Science Editors
- Association of Medical Illustrators
- Association of Zoos & Aquariums
- Association of University Technology Managers
- Biotechnology Innovation Organization
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Center for Neighborhood Technology
- Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes
- Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
- Council of Science Editors
- Ecological Society of America
- Entomological Society of America
- Friends of the Earth
- Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
- Institute of Food Technologies
- International Association of Science, Technical, and Medical Publishers
- International Society for Behavioral Ecology
- International Society of Photosynthesis Research
- Mycological Society of America
- National Association of Biology Teachers
- National Association of Environmental Professionals
- National Association of Science Writers
- National Park Service
- National Science Teachers Association
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Patent and Trademark Office Society
- Smithsonian Research Centers
- Society for Conservation Biology
- Society for Ecological Restoration
- Society of Environmental Journalists
- Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Society for Mathematical Biology
- Society for Neuroscience
- Society for Technical Communication
- U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- U. S. Forest Service
- U. S. Geological Survey
- Wilderness Society