Genetics
Join a fast-growing industry of scientists with rewarding careers.
Careers with a degree in genetics:
- Forensic scientist
- Genetic counselor
- Genetic historian
- Medical writer
- Patent agent
- Pharmacologist
- Physician assistant
- Plant breeder/geneticist
- Researcher
- Scientist
- Wildlife biologist
Skills you will learn:
- Teamwork and collaboration – Learn to be part of a team in a lab.
- Problem solving – Gain self-reliance by solving challenging problems.
- Scientific trends – Develop an initiative to learn about scientific trends and stay on top of the latest research and advancements.
- Process and manage data – Record, analyze, and interpret data.
- Project management – Through hands-on experience, find out how to complete projects and ensure your work is well rounded.
- Time management – Understand how to handle multiple projects and balance due dates.
- Written and verbal communication skills – In addition to writing about your research, you will benefit from the opportunity to present research at undergraduate research fairs.
- Ask tough questions – Through rigorous coursework, you will nurture your scientific skills to ask questions and get in-depth answers.