This book offers a panoramic view of the diversity of careers which the future may offer to those trained in the biological sciences. It discusses the scope and organization of the biological sciences, focusing on the various specialties such as microbiology, genetics, entomology, ecology, wildlife biology, and the biomedical sciences such as biochemistry, physiology, and pathology. The education necessary for a career in the biological sciences is detailed, as well as the personal characteristics necessary for success in the field. (Author/BB)