Biologists have a wide range of career paths available to them, which depend on the selection of their master's program and the specific field they choose to specialize in.
This includes scientific research in the biotechnological or pharmaceutical industry or at research institutions such as universities, Max Planck Institutes, the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research, the Georg Speyer House, and others. It is also possible to work at environmental agencies or other state or federal authorities that require expertise in biological sciences. Additional career opportunities include employment at botanical or zoological gardens, museums, and collections. Many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focus on areas such as nature and environmental conservation, climate preservation, climate impact research, or securing the future, and they rely on biological expertise.
As a biologist, you can also become self-employed, working as an evaluator for various authorities, contributing to a planning office, for example, in building biology, or pursuing success in a biotechnology start-up. Biological expertise is also in demand in patent law and forensic science.
Your personal interests and specialization—and thus your potential career fields—typically emerge over the course of your studies.