Career Opportunities in BBS Disciplines | SI Bridges to the Baccalaureate | SIU

SI Bridges to the Baccalaureate will prepare you for exciting careers in biomedical and behavioral (BBS) research. Opportunities abound in a wide variety of settings, such as:

• Research hospitals
• Universities
• Government agencies and laboratories
• Medical-technology companies, such as pharmaceutical companies, medical-device makers, and biotechnology firms.

In these settings BBS researchers do things like:

• Seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability
• Unlock the secrets of the human genome to better understand human health and development
• Insure that the products and services on the market, e.g. pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, etc. are safe
• Protect public health in areas such as infectious diseases, immunizations and environmental hazards
• Develop solutions like pharmaceuticals, medical devices or techniques that improve human health
• Teach and train others to be BBS researchers
• Communicate health-related information to interested stakeholders

Jobs in Biomedical, Behavioral & Health Sciences

• USAJobs - Student Educational Employment
• U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: Find and Apply for Jobs
• National Institutes of Health: Jobs
• U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: HHS Careers

Scholarships and Educational Opportunities

• U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: Student Programs
• U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: HHS Departmental Appeals Board Internship/Externship Program
• Indian Health Service Scholarships
• Office of the Surgeon General
• Loan Repayment Programs
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences