MAJOR TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CAREER GUIDE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION IN MICROBIOLOGY Majoring in biological sciences with a concentration in microbiology provides students with intellectual and technical skills required for success in the broad area of microbiology, which includes clinical, environmental, ecological, evolutionary, molecular, metabolic, and physiological perspectives of microbes, including aspects of virology and immunology. Students concentrating in microbiology should also be able to explain the diversity and ABOUT THE MAJOR/ similarity of microbes, including their physiology, mechanisms of pathogenesis and host CONCENTRATION defenses, and unique ecology. SKILLS Research Problem-Solving Ability to Operate Critical Thinking Scientific Equipment Agricultural and Food Scientist Environmental Scientist Quality Control Analyst Bacteriologist Lab Technician* Regulatory Affairs Specialist Biomedical Scientist* Medical Device Specialist Research Microbiologist Biotechnologist* Mycologist Science Educator* Cell Biologist Parasitologists Virologist POTENTIAL CAREER Clinical Microbiologist Public Health Professional OPPORTUNITIES *Additional education/certification may be required COMMON CAREER AREAS FOR THIS MAJOR Organismal/ Research & Biomedical Healthcare Ecological Education Biotechnology Bioinformatics Development Sciences Biology Do volunteer work Get part-time job or internship Did you know UNLV has programs, student A part-time, temporary, and summer job or groups, and academic service-learning internship can help you increase your opportunities for you to join? confidence as you develop your skills and add experiences to your resume. View more information here: unlv.edu/service ADD TO YOUR Join a student organization RESUME Students are encouraged to get involved with these groups early on! Alpha Episilon Delta (AED) Pre-Dental Society Association of Pre-Health Professionals (APHP) 1st Generation Club Life Science Student Association (LSSA) Undergraduate Council (UC) Alliance of Non-Traditional Students (ANTS) UNLV Scientista Foundation Ecology, Conservation, and Evolution Club UNLVolunteers Find more than 350 student organizations at: involvementcenter.unlv.edu 2018 Local Annual Projected 2018 National Median Salary Job Openings in US Median Salary (Las Vegas, NV) (2016-2026) Biological Technicians $38,480 $44,500 8,900 Biological Scientists (Other) $76,230 $79,590 1,900 MEDIAN SALARIES Microbiologists $95,420 $71,650 2,200 AND PROJECTED Medical & Clinical Laboratory EMPLOYMENT $63,370 $52,330 12,900 Technologists Biological Science Professors $66,890 $82,550 6,000 www.careeronestop.org (Website is sponsored by the US Dept. of Labor) Job Search Websites Career Information Salary Information glassdoor.com bls.gov/ooh glassdoor.com/salaries indeed.com careeronestop.org payscale.com idealist.org (non-profit jobs) explorehealthcareers.org simplyhire.com onetonline.org EXTERNAL RESOURCES UNLV CAREER SERVICES The College of Sciences Advising Center seeks to proactively Career Services is your source for resume building, interview mentor, support, and empower students to achieve their preparation, and a wide variety of job and internship personal and professional goals. opportunities to get you started on your path to career success. 702-895-2077 [email protected] 702-895-3495 [email protected] MPE-A, Rm. 130 unlv.edu/sciences/advising SSC-A, Rm. 201 unlv.edu/careerservices.