Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Biology] From Minot State University

What you'll studyBiology majors at MSU study the form, physiology, heredity, development, evolution,?and ecological relationships of a variety of organisms. Many students assist faculty?members with research projects. Faculty advisors work closely with pre-professional?students to assure they are prepared to enter the programs of their choice.

Outside the classroomAll pre-professional students are encouraged to observe, volunteer or get some?work experience in a health care setting. In some professional programs, this is?a requirement for admission. Minot businesses, agencies and organizations offer?many opportunities for this kind of experience.

Employment outlook

• All health care professionals are in demand
• Veterinarians are in demand, especially in large animal practice
• Teachers in the sciences (chemistry, physics, biology) are most needed by high schools
• Instructors with Ph.D.s are likely to find jobs as college enrollment grows
• Medical laboratory technologists will see steady job growth in next decade
• Wildlife biologists have good prospects as others retire or change careers
• Biology majors have good prospects to continue their education in Ph.D. programs across the nation.