Introduction
Rutgers University offers the Cell Biology and Neuroscience major through the Division of Life Sciences. Students in this program complete coursework related to Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Calculus, Physics, and Statistics. The major objective of this program is to prepare students for graduate studies in cell biology and neuroscience, entry into professional schools in medicine, dentistry or other health related fields, or employment in industrial and pharmaceutical companies.
While most graduates work in a related occupation and eventually obtain an advanced degree, others choose another direction. Many careers do not require a specific major but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities. A bachelor's degree is sufficient for advanced technician jobs in the medical field, lab/research assistant positions, or testing and inspection jobs. An advanced degree is required for most other positions in the scientific field.
A Sample of Related Occupations
| Agronomist | Geneticist | Physician Assistant |
| Biochemist | Government Researcher | Physiologist |
| Biomedical Electronics Technician | Hospital Administrator | Plant Geneticist |
| Biophysicist | Industrial Hygienist | Product Specialist |
| Biostatistician | Instrumentation Technician | Project Manager |
| Biotechnologist | Laboratory Manager | Professor |
| Botanist | Laboratory Technician | Public Health Assistant |
| Cell Biologist | Marine Biologist | Quality Control Specialist |
| Cell Culture Specialist | Medical Doctor | R&D Manager |
| Clinical Quality Auditor | Medical Illustrator | Regulatory Manager |
| Clinical Researcher | Medical Technician | Research Assistant |
| Crop Physiologist | Medical Writer | Research Coordinator |
| Data Management Director | Microbiologist | Scientific Communications Specialist |
| Dentist | Mycologist | Scientific Librarian |
| Ecologist | Neuroscientist | Senior Research Scientist |
| Embryologist | Parasitologist | Technical Writer |
| Entomologist | Patent Specialist | Toxicologist |
| Environ. Health Educator | Pathologist | Veterinarian |
| Environ. Impact Analyst | Pharmaceutical Sales Rep. | Wildlife Biologist |
| Fisheries Biologist | Pharmacologist | Zoologist |
| Food & Drug Inspector | Physical Therapist | |
Types of Employers
| Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
| Biopharmacuetical Companies | Educational Institutions | Manufacturing Firms |
| Biotechnology Companies | Environ. Consulting Firms | Pharmaceutical Companies |
| Chemical Manufacturers | Food Manufacturers | Research Foundations |
| Clinics | Health Care Producers | Scientific Journals |
| Consulting Firms | Hospitals | Testing Labs |
| Government Agencies |
| Administration of Developmental Disabilities | Food & Drug Administration | Occupational Health and Safety Administration |
| Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry | National Institutes of Health | Peace Corps/AmeriCorps |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | National Ocean Service | Public Health Service |
| Department of Agriculture | National Park Service | U.S. Forest Service |
| Environmental Protection Agency | National Science Foundation | Water Resource Council |
| Fish & Wildlife Service | NJ State Dept. of Health | |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates (job information for Rutgers graduates in Cell Biology & Neuroscience is limited at this time)
| Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | Technical Service Specialist, DPC |
| Project Manager, Medical Staffing Services | Test Prep Teacher, Kaplan |
| Senior Lab Technician, Rutgers University | |
Graduate Schools Attended| Duke University, School of Law (JD Patent Law) | New York College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Kansas City University of Medicine (MD) | UMDNJ (PhD Biological Sciences) |
| Kean University (MS Biotechnology) | UMDNJ New Jersey Dental School |
| MIT (PhD Behavioral Neuroscience) | UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School (MD) |
| Mount Sinai Grad. School of Biological Sciences (PhD Neuroscience) | University of California - San Diego (PhD Neuroscience) |
| New England College of Optometry | |
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