Sites for General Biology Information and Research

1. www.mit.edu:8001/esgbio/chapters.html - Biology Hypertextbook chapters - this site is dedicated to a review of chemistry, cell biology, photosynthesis, and recombinant DNA.

2. www.teleport.com/~amobb/biology - Biology Legacy of Sites – a research site that has links and descriptions on many subjects including fungi genetics, taxonomy, and biological centers.

3. www.sciam.com/askexpert - Scientific America - ask the experts questions about astronomy, biology, chemistry, computers, environment, geology, mathematics, medicine, and physics.

4. www.academicinfo.net/biology.html - Academic information - this includes an extensive directory of Web sites devoted to the study of biological sciences. There are also links to databases, tutorials, virtual dissections and reference materials.

5. www.chemfinder.com - A way to search for chemical compounds over the World Wide Web.

6. brain.biologie.uni-freiburg.de/Atlas/text/hotbiol.html – Web starting points for biologists.

 

Sites with Information on Jobs/Careers in the Field of Biology

1. sciencejobs.hypermart.net/index.htm – A comprehensive compendium of sites with jobs for scientists at BA, BS, MS, and Ph.D. levels in chemistry, biology, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, and biotechnology.

2. www.bio.com - A comprehensive guide to employment opportunities in the biopharmaceutical sciences.

3. www-marine.Stanford.edu/HMSweb/careers.html – This page provides a comprehensive listing of jobs in the marine or aquatic sciences.

4. environmental-jobs.com – Listings in environmental and natural resources jobs and careers.

5. www.bioview.com - Jobs and careers in biotechnology.

6. www.biocareer.com - Jobs and careers in biology, biotechnology, life science, pharmaceuticals, medical diagnostic information, and resume resources.

7. www.emporia.edu - Contains links to places where one can find information about careers in specific fields of biology.

8. www.tomah.com/jobseeker/ - This link lists job opportunities in the fields of conservation biology, environmental science, biology, and outdoor recreation.

9. members.aol.com/Bioweb98 – This is a comprehensive list of links to reference materials and job opportunities regarding biology and ecology.

10. www.interns.org/ - Internships in all fields

11. www.usajobs.opm.gov - A list of government jobs throughout the country in all fields, specifically biology and chemistry.

12. www.eco.org - List of resources for ecology

13. www.furman.edu/~snyder/careers/careers.html - The biology careers page from Furman University.

14. www.iup.edu/bi/jobs.htmlx - The biology careers page from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

 

Sites with Information for Premed Students

1. www.medplaza.com - This is a comprehensive site regarding premedical advising and planning including interview tips and favorite links for medical school information.

2. www.bol.ucla.edu/~ericwang/ - This site, created by a UCLA student, provides information on premedical curriculum, the application process, and personal advising.

3. www.pslgroup.com/MEDNEWS.htm - This site is filled with current information in the medical field. A good source to keep in touch with what’s happening in the world of medicine.

4. www.cancernews.com/health/ - News including pharmaceuticals, health supply, and information on current medical news, especially cancer research.

5. www.healix.net - This site focuses on recent medical findings and medical news.

6. www.medstudent.net - This site was created for premed and medical students. Provides many valuable links to the AAMC homepage, writing services, etc.

7. www.accepted.com - A commercial site helpful in tips on getting into professional school. Includes many sample essays also – a must for getting in.

8. www.ivyessays.com - Another site dedicated to helping in the essay-writing process.

9. www.writingweb.com - Tips for writing your application essays.

10. www.myessay.com - More tips for application essays.

11. www.finaid.org//focus/medical.html - A guide to financial aid for medical school and beyond.

12. www.premed.uconn.edu - This website for the University of Connecticut Premedical and Predental Office. It provides both general and specific information about medical school.

13. www.uspremeds.com - This site has a mentorship program and names and email addresses of current medical students who are willing to answer questions and give advice.

14. www.biomednet.com - This site has a medline, a comprehensive journal search, a job exchange, and current medical news.

15. www.premed.edu - This site has an interactive student lounge, and information on residencies and medical school applications.

16. www.dolphin.upenn.edu/~amsa/medgpa.html - A comprehensive list of US medical schools ranked by entering GPA’s and MCAT scores.

17. www.kaplan.com - This site is dedicated to Kaplan test preparation for the MCAT and other professional school entrance exams.

18. www.kaptest.com - More information on MCAT help.

19. www.tmc.tulane.edu/student/abutler/intro.html - Information and tips from an actual med-student.

20. 209.1.224.14/collegepark/3330/index.html– A simple, yet powerful site dedicated to the advancement of medical students and professionals worldwide.

21. www.go2.net/medway/home.html - MedWay is an on-line resource of information and links for anyone seeking to get into medical school.

22. www.gwumc.edu/healthsci/cls.htm - Information on Physician’s Assistants programs.

23. www.springnet.com - Health information and journal listings – a good resource site for nursing students.

 

Sites with Information on Specialties in the Field of Biology and Medicine

1. www.marinebiology.org - This site contains science course information, including resources, on marine ecology, oceanography, coral reefs, and dolphins.

2. www.horizonpress.com/gateway/ - This site contains links and resources in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and biochemistry.

3. conbio.rice.edu – This is a vast directory providing links to sites on global sustainability, human population, endangered species, habitats, and conservation.

4. www.adfs.state.al.us - This is the State of Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences site with information on the program throughout the state.

5. flash.lakeheadu.ca – This is the ultimate forensic psychology database with links to information and a list of graduate programs in forensic psychology.

6. forensic.to/forensic.html – Everything you want to know about forensic sciences.

7. www.demon.co.uk/forensic/forensic_links_sea.html - Links to forensic science sites from the Forensic Science Society.

8. www.apta.org - The official site for the American Physical Therapy Association. It fosters advancement in physical therapy practice, education, and research.

9. www.hia.net/pdesmidt/PT.htm - Links to physical therapy, physiotherapy, and fysiotherapie.

10. www.chirocolleges.org - The official site for the Association of Chiropractic Colleges. A member list and links to all accredited colleges.

Caveats

The advice offered and opinions presented above are those of the Spring 2000 Senior Seminar, and not necessarily those of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, or the Department of Biological Sciences.

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