- Students interested in the health sciences will integrate concepts from multiple disciplines to learn how to solve global disease and health challenges using innovative approaches.
- A degree in Global Disease Biology prepares graduates with the knowledge, leadership skills and experiences required to excel in professions associated with global health; the environment; food safety and security; biological safety and security; and health policy. All of these fields offer a wide range of opportunities related to disease and the health of people, animals, and plants in countries at all stages of development.
- Valuable research experience provides a strong foundation for advancement to graduate or professional studies in a variety of biological disciplines. Graduates may choose to pursue careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health and plant pathology, and can work for organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, state and local public health agencies and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.