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What can I do with a degree in MCB? |
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If you want to see what recent MCB majors have done after graduating from Cal, check the Career Center web site survey information. Students with undergraduate degrees in MCB have many different career options. Here are just a few:
- laboratory technicians
- biotechnology
- patent law
- research assistant
- business finance
- pharmaceutical sales
- scientific equipment sales
- administration
- management
- marketing
- medicine
- pharmacy
- dentistry
- optometry
- public health
- public policy
- education
- scientific writing
- science journalism
For more information about career opportunities in the life sciences, make an appointment with an MCB career specialist at the Career Center. Subscribe to the Career Mail listserve for announcements of events.
Career Center
career.berkeley.edu
2111 Bancroft
642-1716
Medical School and Other Health Professions About half of MCB students are preparing for acceptance to professional schools such as medical, dental, optometry, or pharmacy school. In general, the MCB major requirements more than fulfill the science admission requirements for these schools. The following MCB requirements are considered "pre-med" and fulfill admission requirements to the programs mentioned above:
Math 1A-1B
Chem 1A, 3A-B
Physics 8A-B
Biol 1A-B
MCB 100 or 102
Graduate School in Biological Sciences Approximately 15% of MCB students continue their education at the graduate level (i.e. Ph.D., MBA., masters programs, etc.). Students who receive a graduate degree can pursue careers as research scientists, teachers, or professors. In addition to excellent academic achievement in appropriate courses and on entrance exams (such as the GRE) graduate study in a biological science generally requires laboratory research experience. Refer to the research section of the web site for information on obtaining research experience as an undergraduate. Students planning to pursue a graduate degree are encouraged to take MCB graduate level courses (this requires approval of the instructor). Talk with your faculty advisor and contact the Career Center for additional graduate school guidance.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 February 2007 )
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