Career Opportunities in Biology Biology is basic to many disciplines and professions. It offers career opportunities in government agencies, business firms, and industry. An undergraduate biology major also receives excellent preparation for graduate school or one of the professional schools, such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, or veterinary medicine. Biologists work in food production, in medicine, with regulatory agencies, and with public and private groups concerned about the environment. Others teach or do research, or both.
Many graduates go on to graduate schools at other universities.
The requirements, and an advising checklist can be found on the curriculum page. Information on course requirements for the options can be obtained in the Biology Program office, or on the options page. Biology majors are encouraged to take a chemistry minor because of its intrinsic value and also demonstrates commitment to a rigorous coursework program. Because Biology majors are required to take one year each of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, they can satisfy requirements for a chemistry minor by taking one upper division CH course. The biology minor allows students in other degree programs to obtain a basic, but rounded background in the biological sciences.