Each Careers by Major page provides lots of ideas on various career areas, as well as how to gain related skills and experience. Useful resources and job samples are also provided.
Below is a sample of the many types of occupations and jobs pursued by graduates of this program.
1a. Sample Career Titles
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Detailed career profiles are available in the Career Centre. Some occupations require further education and experience.
Sleep Technician
Neurologist*
Genetic Counsellor*
Animal Assisted Therapist
Cardiovascular Technician*
Public Health Nurse*
Electroneurodiagnostic Technician*
Psychologist*
Epidemiologist*
Speech-Language Pathologist*
Biochemical geneticist
Developmental Service Worker*
Pediatrician*
Child and Youth Worker*
Molecular Geneticist
Cytogeneticist
Audiometric Technician
Pharmacologist*
Medical Lab Technician*
Veterinarian*
Rehabilitation Counsellor*
Neuropsychologist
Pathologist*
Zoologist*
Kinesiologist*
Biochemist*
Probation Officer*
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer*
Anatomist
Trial Consultant
Medical Librarian
Pharmacist*
Physiotherapist*
Allergist*
Medical Transcriptionist*
Medical Geneticist
Social Worker*
Personal Care Attendant*
Health Care Administrator*
Health Records Professional*
Mental Health Nurse*
Addictions Counsellor*
Psychiatrist*
Psychiatric Aide*
Audiologist*
Police Psychologist
Biological Technician*
Case Manager
Special Education Teacher*
Toxicologist*
Geneticist*
Cytotechnologist*
Oncologist*
Occupational Therapist*
Community Worker*
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist*
Ecologist*
Bioinformatics Specialist*
Microbiologist*
Physicians Assistant
Environmental Health Officer*
Animal Behaviourist
Genealogist
Medical Scientist
Technical Writer
Immunology Technologist
Cardiologist*
Veterinary Technician*
Doctor*
Biologist*
* View these titles at Career Cruising, available on CLN under the Resources tab.
1b. Sample Job Listings
Below is a sample of delisted positions that have been posted on UofT's Career Learning Network (CLN). To access current listings, login to CLN and click on Jobs.
Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technologist, MedSleep
Laboratory Research Associate, NOVX Systems Canada Inc.
Medical Assessment Administration, CWC Assessments
Market Researcher, Medtech Solutions
Team Leader - Mental Health, Health and Counselling Centre, UTM
Volunteer Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Toronto District School Board
Outreach and Support Assistant, AccessAbility Resource Centre, UTM
Social Skills Volunteer Leader, Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District
Report Writer Assistant, Pharma Medica Research Inc.
Rehabilitation Program Volunteer, Toronto Grace Health Centre
Senior Counsellor, Moorelands Community Services
Bioinformatics/Genome Research, Department of Biology, UTM
Undergraduate Biochemical Research, Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences, UTM
1c. Sample Areas of Employment
Hospitals
Medical and diagnostic laboratories
Rehab and surgery centres
Universities and colleges
Research laboratories/ institutes
Medical clinics
Academic training hospitals
Biotechnology companies
Community health and social service agencies
Pharmaceutical firms
Cancer detection centres
Sleep centres
Psychiatric facilities
Neurology clinics
Psychology research development services
Nursing homes, adult daycares and long-term care facilities
Social advocacy organizations
2. Program-Related Skills
Academic courses in this program provide opportunities to develop the following types of skills. Make a Career Counselling or an Employment Advising appointment to discuss how you can demonstrate these skills to employers.
Communication: writing and speak effectively, as well as inform and explain ideas.
Research: design experiments and conduct studies; gather, analyze and interpret data; observe and compare people/data/things; and analyze ideas and information.
Critical thinking and problem-solving: make critical decisions under stressful situations, as well as perceive and understand individual differences.
Investigative: understand and identify neurological diseases.
Technical: perform laboratory procedures, maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation; comply with quality control procedures.
Informational interviews are a great way to connect with professionals in a career area of interest and gain valuable insights about a particular career, company, or industry that would otherwise be difficult to find in books or online. Check out our tip sheet to learn more.
Alumni Profiles
Check out our Alumni Profiles page with submissions from UTM grads to find out how their experiences have affected their career direction.
Events
Attending career panels, networking events, employer info sessions and career fairs is a great way to meet professionals and learn more about careers, companies and industries. Login to CLN and click on Events & Workshops to see what's coming up.
Talk to Professors
Connecting with your professors can be a great way to explore the different paths a major can lead you to, as well as learn about possible opportunities for research, volunteering or becoming a TA. Drop by during their office hours or request an appointment.
Student Organizations
Join a student club or an academic society at UTM to meet like-minded people, explore your interests and make valuable connections. To view a list of current clubs and societies, visit the Centre for Student Engagement's website. Some organizations you may consider are:
Psychology Association of Undergraduate Students at Erindale
Erindale Biology Society
Sexual Education & Peer Counselling Centre
UTM Students' Union
Pre-Medical Club
LinkedIn
Create a LinkedIn profile to connect with professionals in various fields, explore the career paths of UTM alumni, research employers, apply for specific positions and more. Need help? Come to the Career Centre to book a LinkedIn profile critique.
Professional Associations
There are many benefits of becoming a member of association(s), such as developing a network of contacts, learning about industry trends, accessing industry-related job postings and stating your affiliation on your resume. Some associations related to this major are:
Get some experience and exposure to the industry while being a student. This will increase your chances of finding a job after graduation, while helping you decide what area might be most suitable for you.
The work study program provides eligible students with an opportunity to work on campus during the academic year and gain experience. Many departments use this program to hire UTM students during the Fall/Winter and Summer terms.
Research Opportunity Program (ROP)
UTM's Research Opportunity Program (ROP) allows undergraduate students to gain valuable research experience and earn a course credit by participating in a faculty member's research project. Courses are held during Summer and Fall/Winter terms.
Check out our binder with detailed information on volunteer opportunities; available in the Career Centre
Learn about the Co-Curricular Record (CCR), which can help you find opportunities beyond the classroom and have your skills and experiences captured on an official document
Student Organizations
Joining any student club or academic society at UTM is a great way to gain valuable skills and expand your resume. To view a list of current clubs and societies, visit the Centre for Student Engagement's website.
4b. Off-Campus
Internships, Summer, Part-Time and Volunteer Positions
Check out our binders with detailed information on internships and volunteer opportunities; available in the Career Centre
Review our Internships, Summer Employment Programs and Summer Job Search tip sheets
Full Time Positions
Networking is an essential element of job search today, as most jobs are not advertised. While you should still apply for positions you find online, building relationships with professionals is a proven way to access the 'hidden job market' with some of the most desirable opportunities. Attend the "Learn to Network" workshop to discover proven techniques to effectively introduce yourself and make contacts.
Login to CLN and click on Jobs to access current postings advertised to graduating students and recent UofT grads. Note: You must attend the "Now That I'm Graduating, What's Next?" workshop to gain access to these postings.
The Career Resource Library contains information about a wide range of occupations in all industries, resume and cover letter resources, effective work search methods, graduate/professional school preparation guides and more.
Meet with an academic or departmental advisor, who can guide you in achieving academic success. Contact the Office of the Registrar or your department for more information.
Career Planning by Year
Visit our Career Planning by Year page for ideas of important career related activities for each year. You can visit us in the Career Centre to find out more about career areas that interest you.
