Careers in Biology:

The following are the careers that a student of biology can plan to adopt.

1. Medicine/Surgery:

The profession of medicine deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in humans. In surgery, the parts of the body may be repaired, replaced, or removed, for example, the removal of stones through renal surgery, transplantation of kidney, liver, etc. Both these professions are studied in the same basic course (MBBS) and then students go for specializations.

1. Fisheries:

Fisheries is the professional study of fish production. There are departments in Pakistan where professionals in fisheries are employed. They serve for enhancing the quality and quantity of fish production. In Pakistan, this profession can be adopted after the bachelor's or master's level study of zoology and fisheries.

1. Agriculture:

This profession deals with the food crops and animals which are the source of food. An agriculturist works for the betterment of crops like wheat, rice, and animals from which we get food. In Pakistan, many universities offer professional courses in agriculture after the higher secondary education in biology.

1. Animal husbandry:

It is the professional study of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in livestock. The livestock includes all the domestic animals. Professional courses in animal husbandry can be adopted after the higher secondary education in biology.

1. Horticulture:

This profession includes the art of gardening. A horticulturist works for the betterment of existing varieties and the production of new varieties of ornamental plants and fruit plants Biology students can adopt this profession after their higher secondary education.

1. Farming:

In this profession, different types of the farm are developed and maintained. For example, in some farms, animal breeding technologies are used for the production of animals that are better protein and milk sources. In poultry farms, chicken and eggs are produced. Similarly, in fruit farms, different fruit-yielding plants are grown. A student who has gone through a professional course in agriculture, animal husbandry or fisheries, etc can adopt this profession.

1. Forestry:

In forestry, professionals look after natural forests and advise the government on planting and growing artificial forests. Many universities offer professional courses in forestry after the higher secondary education in biology or after bachelor level study of zoology and botany.

1. Biotechnology:

It is the latest profession in the field of biology Biotechnologists study and works for the production of useful products through microorganisms Universities offer courses in biotechnology after the higher secondary education in biology and after bachelor level studies in botany or zoology.