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What Careers Require a Ph.D.? |
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Professor at a 4-year college or university |
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Senior research scientist positions in universities, government and industrial settings |
(Note: Most Ph.D.'s in biology complete additional postdoctoral research training before obtaining these positions) |
What Careers Require Graduation from a Professional School? |
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Medical Doctor (M.D.), Osteopathic Physician (D.O.) or Pathologist |
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Dentist (D.M.D. or D.D.S.) |
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Veterinarian (D.V.M.) |
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Chiropractor (D.C.) |
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Pharmacist (Pharm.D.) |
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Attorney (J.D.) |
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Epidemiologist (M.P.H.) |
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Hospital Administrator |
(Note: Many of these occupations require additional internship and/or residency experience and satisfactory completion of state and/or national board exams prior to employment) |