The Degree in Biology provides a broad scientific and multidisciplinary education that enables to develop professional activity within highly different fields related to health, environment, research, and innovation. El Libro Blanco del Título de Grado en Biología de ANECA (‘The White Paper on the Degree in Biology by ANECA’) highlights the inclusive nature of Biology and the variety of professional profiles it gives access to. This perspective is consistent with the Article 15 of the Bylaws of the Official College of Biologists (RD 693/1996), where it is recognised the wide range of professional functions of biologists within fields related to the study, analysis and application of knowledge on living beings, their diversity, evolution and interaction with the environment.

The main career opportunities include the health field, biomedical research and development, biodiversity, environment, evolution and industrial biological processes, as well as the biomedical and agri-food industry, the agricultural sector and management, preservation and restoration of the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems. Training in Biology also qualifies undergraduates for activities related to clinical and microbiological analysis, quality control, development and management of industrial biological processes, genetics, microbiology, assisted reproduction, aquaculture, sustainability, natural resources management, environmental quality, environmental consulting and evaluation, environmental health, information and scientific dissemination, teaching, management and organisation of businesses and activities related to biosciences, scientific and technical advice, commerce and marketing in scientific and technical sectors or in the public administration.

The growing importance of fields linked to health, biotechnology and ecological transition further reinforces the demand on professionals with a comprehensive perspective on living systems and the ability to tackle current scientific, technological and environmental challenges.