A major in Biology offers a student both the theory and experience to prepare for either postgraduate work or bachelor-level entry jobs in industry or teaching. The requirements for the Biology major are designed to provide a solid foundation in multiple sub disciplines of the biological sciences while allowing flexibility according to student interests and career goals. By carefully selecting biology electives, undergraduates may prepare with an appropriate concentration for the particular field in which to continue their studies in graduate and professional programs or allied health licensure programs.
Students who plan to pursue a major in biology should take science and mathematics courses in high school; e.g., mathematics through trigonometry, as well as biology, chemistry and physics.
Job opportunities in biology include teaching at the elementary or secondary level; museum education and exhibit coordinators; sales representatives for biological supply companies, pharmaceutical companies or publishers of science books; science journalism; and laboratory or field technician. Depending on what you choose to specialize in, you may be working in a classroom, research laboratory, or in an outdoor setting.
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