<p>I am currently in a biology program and will be graduating with my BS this December. I wanted to hear comments because I have heard that it takes graduate work to actually get a job in biology (like MS or Ph.D.). Does anyone know anything about this, and about job prospects with a BS.</p>
<p>Thank you for your comments.</p>
<p>I'm probably not the best person to answer this question, but I'll try. This is a quote from the Occupational Outlook Handbook produced by the U.S. Department of Labor. I've found it to be very informative.</p>
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-A Ph.D. degree usually is required for independent research, but a masters degree is sufficient for some jobs in applied research or product development; a bachelors degree is adequate for some nonresearch jobs.
-Doctoral degree holders face considerable competition for independent research positions, particularly in universities; holders of bachelors or masters degrees in biological science can expect better opportunities in nonresearch positions.
-Biotechnological research and development will continue to drive employment growth.
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<p><a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm</a></p>
<p>You can also get a teaching job (probably not college, though) with a B.S. and then earn an advanced degree, which is what a lot of my teachers have done.</p>