Science

Overview of Science

Careers in Science use a variety of research methods to investigate a question or solve a problem about our physical world.

Get details on the salary and job security of these Science careers: 

Get Career Ready for Science

Find out what it takes to land a career in Science

Career readiness equation: Earn Degree + Gain Experiences + Market Your Skills = Career Ready

Earn a Degree

Green scroll representing the first component of the career readiness equation – earn a degree.

To work in the field of Science, you must have a strong background in science and math. Majors, minors, and degree information can be found in the George Mason Catalog.   

 

Along with your degree, professional certifications like these may increase your employment options:

The ability to pass a background investigation and/or security clearance will increase your employment options in the field of Science conducting research in government-funded labs. Join George Mason’s Clearance Ready program to learn more.

 

Gain Experiences

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Employers are expecting candidates to have at least six to twelve months of related experience to be competitive for full-time positions. Gain experience while you are a student at George Mason.

Here are the types of experiences most valued by Science employers, and where to find them:

Research

At George Mason:

Outside of George Mason:

Jobs

Market Your Skills

conversational bubble in the color green representing the “market yourself” component of the career readiness equation.

It is important for you to be able to clearly communicate the knowledge, skills, and experiences you have gained in and outside of the classroom. 

Below are top ways to showcase your qualifications to Science employers: 

Resume

Use these customizable resume templates when applying for your next science role:

Interview

Interviewing well is key to standing out with employers in natural sciences, lab research, and STEM fields—and the best way to build confidence is through practice. Use InterviewPrep, George Mason’s free virtual mock interview tool, to explore industry-specific interview questions and sharpen your responses at your own pace.

  • Register for an account at InterviewPrep using your George Mason email. 
  • Once you're logged in, use the following code to access a curated interview set for this career area: [tkZQNca5R09g]

Career Ready

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Career ready George Mason grads have gone on to work for Science employers, such as: 

BODE Technology Ceres Nanosciences Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Noblis Quest Diagnostics  U.S. Naval Research Laboratory    
Leidos U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) ATCC Virginia Department of Forensic Science   

 

Join the Science community

Get involved with academic and professional societies to grow your network while you're still a student.

George Mason Student Organizations

Professional Associations

 

 

Your career advisor can help you decide where to start.