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 | Physical Therapist |
| Biochemist | Global Product Manager | Physician Assistant |
| Biomedical Electronics Technician | Government Researcher | Physiologist |
| Biophysicist | Hospital Administrator | Plant Geneticist |
| Biostatistician | Industrial Hygienist | Product Specialist |
| Biotechnologist | Instrumentation Technician | Project Manager |
| Botanist | Laboratory Manager | Professor |
| Cell Biologist | Laboratory Technician | Public Health Assistant |
| Cell Culture Specialist | Marine Biologist | Quality Control Specialist |
| Clinical Quality Auditor | Medical Doctor | R&D Manager |
| Clinical Researcher | Medical Illustrator | Regulatory Manager |
| Crop Physiologist | Medical Technician | Research Assistant |
| Data Management Director | Medical Writer | Research Coordinator |
| Dentist | Microbiologist | Scientific Communications Specialist |
| Ecologist | Mycologist | Scientific Librarian |
| Embryologist | Neuroscientist | Senior Research Scientist |
| Entomologist | Parasitologist | Technical Writer |
| Environ. Health Educator | Patent Specialist | Toxicologist |
| Environ. Impact Analyst | Pathologist | Veterinarian |
| Fisheries Biologist | Pharmaceutical Sales Rep. | Wildlife Biologist |
| Food & Drug Inspector | Pharmacologist | Zoologist |
Types of Employers
| Private & Non-profit 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 | ||
| Air Pollution Control | Fish & Wildlife Service | NJ State Dept. of Health |
| Centers for Disease Control | Food & Drug Administration | OSHA |
| Dept. of Agriculture | Land Use Planning Comm. | Peace Corps/Americorps |
| Dept. of Environ. Protection | Nat'l. Institutes of Health | U.S. Forest Service |
| Environ. Protection Agency | National Park Service | Water Resource Council |
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 | Senior Lab Technician, Rutgers University |
| Project Manager, Medical Staffing Services | Technical Service Specialist, DPC |
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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Last Updated: 04/24/2009