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
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 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 Mason’s Clearance Ready program to learn more.
Gain Experiences
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 Mason.
Here are the types of experiences most valued by Science employers, and where to find them:
Research
At Mason:
- Students as Scholars Program (OSCAR)
- Mason College of Science Research
- Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)
- Mason Research
Outside of Mason:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Fellowships
- Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program
- National Institutes of Health
- Oak Ridge Institute
- Virginia Bio: STEM2VA
Jobs
Market Yourself
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:
Career Ready
Career ready 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) |
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
Noblis |
Quest Diagnostics |
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory |
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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.
Mason Student Organizations
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Forensic Science
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Astronomical Society
- American Biological Safety Association
- American Chemical Society
- American Society for Microbiology
- Association for Women in Science DC Chapter
- Maryland Tech Council
- Virginia Bio