The department considers its undergraduate research program to be one of the more important educational experiences available to students, and actively encourages interested majors to become involved in a research project of some sort. Biology majors also have the opportunity to obtain practical, vocation-related experience by participating in an internship. These are individually designed courses, taken for credit, that enable students to see what a particular career is like by spending time with professionals in work settings off-campus. This is often very helpful in making career choices. Indeed, many professional programs also recommend or require such experiences before admission.
Internships are available in most areas of biology, including all the major health professions.
Last modified December 29, 1997.