Kentucky and other states as well as federal agencies hire wildlife and fisheries students, and there is also a need for environmental consultants in the private sector. A brief list of additional occupations with a background in biology include genetic counseling, biotechnology, microbiology, toxicology, paleontology, herpetology, ecology, physiology and medical research. Most of these occupations require additional training at the M.S. or Ph.D. levels. The majority of our pre-med students enter medical schools at the University of Louisville or University of Kentucky. The faculty in biology are committed to the principle that one of the most exciting and rewarding undergraduate experiences is working on an independent research project.
Most faculty have research labs and are supported by grants.
Students may participate in national and international field trips, internships and cooperative programs. The Department of Biological Sciences offers a graduate program leading to the M.S. degree. A joint Ph.D. program with the University of Louisville is also available. Facilities Departmental facilities include lecture rooms and more than 20 laboratories in the Blackburn Science Building. The HBS includes classrooms, labs, and cabins for students and visiting investigators.