The Student Experience

A number of academic enrichment opportunities are available to students, including independent research projects and internships. You can also participate in Community Engaged Learning, a hands-on, experiential program that allows you complete community service projects and gain academic credit while doing so. If you want to become more involved in your academic experience, consider joining BioSAC, the student advisory committee for the Biology department; or, join the BioScience Undergraduate Research Club, or BSURC, for the chance to meet fellow students and faculty members, network, and learn more about the exciting field of biology.

Career Opportunities

The U’s Biology program will prepare you for employment in a number a fields. If you enjoyed your undergraduate research experience, consider continuing or expanding on a topic in graduate school and beyond as a researcher. Other employment opportunities available with further education include work as a professor, physician, dentist, optometrist, veterinarian, or pharmacist. Students may also pursue employment in fields such as biophysics, cellular and molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics (analyzing biological data), chemistry, and the environmental sciences.