It is particularly appropriate for those seeking employment in private industry or government service as well as those students contemplating graduate work in these fields. This option requires approximately 78-85 units in the major, of which 42-49 units are in lower division and 36 are in upper division.

All students must achieve at least a 2.0 grade-point average in each of the following: 1. the entire college record, 2. all units attempted at CSULB, and 3. all courses in the major.

Career Possibilities:

  • Biologist
  • Lab Technician
  • Biological Aide
  • Technical Writer
  • Biological Illustrator
  • Forester
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • Fish and Wildlife Biologist
  • Food Technologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Criminologist
  • Dietitian
  • Medical Technologist
  • Health Planner
  • Physician's Assistant
  • Medical Librarian
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Curator
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental Specialist