Life After ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
Graduates from ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's Department of Biology pursue a wide range of career paths. But most complete postgraduate studies for careers in academia, medicine and biomedical industries. to prepare you for any biological science or health science opportunity.
Graduate (master's or doctoral) programs in:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Botany
- Fisheries and wildlife
- Immunology
- Medicinal chemistry
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Oceanography
- Neurophysiology
Professional programs in:
- Dentistry
- Chiropractic
- Medicine
- Optometry
- Osteopathic medicine
- Pharmacy
- Podiatry
- Veterinary medicine
Employment in:
- Biomedical illustration
- Cardiovascular technology
- Dental hygiene
- DNA technology
- Medical technology
- Cardiovascular technology
- Laboratory technician
- Nuclear medicine technology
- Nursing
- Occupational therapy
- Peace Corps
- Physical therapy
- Research technician (clinical, biotechnology, wine industry)
- Respiratory therapy
- Secondary education
- Social work
- X-ray technology
Professional successes highlighted
Graduates in academia:
- , postdoctoral scholar, Department of Medicine, University of California at San Diego
- , research associate, College of Forestry, Oregon State University
- , adjunct professor, Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies, San Francisco State University
- , lecturer III, biology department, University of Nevada, Reno
- , assistant professor of biochemistry, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- , postdoctoral fellow, Immune Disease Institute, Harvard University
- , assistant professor of biology, Colby College
Graduates in industry:
- , principle scientist, Claro Scientific
- , director, BioDirect Enabling Technologies, Monsanto
- , director, Strategic Alliances, Merck
- , associate professor at Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping Joint Hydrographic Center, University of New Hampshire & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Graduate and professional school acceptances:
In recent years, 70% of our students who applied to medical school were accepted. About 60% of our graduates go on to graduate programs. Below are just a few institutions where our graduates have been admitted. Many receive outstanding student awards, rank top of their class and go on to serve in positions of leadership in the scientific/medical community.
- Baylor University
- Cornell University
- George Washington University
- Harvard University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Yale University
Department of Biology
Alumni Profiles
Discovering a Path Less Traveled
Jessenya Mil ’19 arrived at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ interested in the sciences. She found a home for her passion in the biology lab. Today, she's a third-year doctoral candidate in the molecular biology doctorate program at UCLA.
Helping patients take control of their health
"I learned to be a part of a community, and was given many experiences that pushed me past my comfort zone and gave me confidence."
Empowered Women Empower Women
Of the 21 faculty members and instructors in ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s STEM areas, 11 are women. While nationally, the number of women decrease with academic rank, half of ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s women STEM leaders have earned the advanced titles of associate professor and professor.
Discovering a Path Less Traveled
Jessenya Mil ’19 arrived at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ interested in the sciences. She found a home for her passion in the biology lab. Today, she's a third-year doctoral candidate in the molecular biology doctorate program at UCLA.
A Helping Hand
For sophomore Lucy Kerr '24, helping others has always been the priority. The pre-nursing major came into ÃÛѨÊÓƵ as a first-generation student. She now lends a helping hand to those in the same position.
Helping patients take control of their health
"I learned to be a part of a community, and was given many experiences that pushed me past my comfort zone and gave me confidence."