Molecular Life Sciences Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Molecular Life Sciences
Contemporary research in the life sciences embraces multidisciplinary approaches across such diverse fields as biology, chemistry, and medicine. The Molecular Life Sciences (MLS) degree program is grounded in these classic science disciplines while developing a mechanistic and molecular understanding of living systems. Students who graduate with a B.S. degree in MLS will be prepared to enter virtually any field grounded in the principles of life sciences. They may pursue post-graduate training in medical or dental school, in specialized degree programs such as pharmacy or pharmacology, or in graduate school in fields related to biology and biochemistry. Graduates may also choose to directly enter industrial settings such as in the pharmaceutical industry, companies that produce biologics, other other industries dependent upon the principles of life sciences.
For detailed information, see the most recent College of Arts & Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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Open in Explore ProgramsCareer Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Enterprising
Molecular Life Sciences Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Analyze
- Research
- Compute
- Manage Data or Records
- Evaluate
Physical or Technical
- Hand Dexterity
- Observe
- Operate Equipment
- Build or Construct
Relationship Skills
- Train or Instruct
Communication
- Listen
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Manage Projects
Creative
- Use Intuition
- Visualize
- Conceptualize
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Career Guides
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