Graduates are well versed in the scientific literature related to biological, medical and environmental concerns. Career research opportunities are available with government agencies, commercial and private companies, biochemical and biotechnology companies and universities. Part-time jobs in research labs are available during the school year, and credit for work with faculty researchers. Zoology graduate students normally get scholarships or assistantships and postdoctoral positions provide a superb setting for professional training. Various private, federal, and university sources of scholarships, fellowships, and grants are available.
Some faculty have funds to hire undergraduates to help in either labs or with research.
Advanced undergraduates may be able to fill teaching assistantship positions when opportunities arise.