BIOLOGY

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OVERVIEW OF BIOLOGY:

Biology is of fundamental importance because it provides insights into living systems from the level of ecosystems to the level of subcellular molecules. The Biology major prepares students for careers in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, plant and animal biology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and field biology. Students can develop Biology programs to prepare for medical, dental, veterinary, agriculture, or other professional schools, or for graduate programs in scientific research. The major also establishes a foundation for interdisciplinary careers in biological resources management, human biology, nutritional sciences, and science communications (technical writing, journalism, and nature interpretation).

 

UW-Green Bay Biology graduates are employed in industry (pharmaceuticals, paper making, food processing, hospitals and clinics, agriculture, and others), government agencies (Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and others), environmental consulting firms, and education at all levels. About 40 percent of biology graduates pursue advanced degrees in graduate and professional schools.

 

WHO SHOULD BE A BIOLOGY MAJOR:

Anyone who is interested in discovering how organisms function and exploring how life exists in the world should consider the Biology program.

 

Those who have a general interest in working with the principles of math, chemistry, physics, and of course Biology should consider majoring (or having a minor) in Biology.

 

Biology majors must combine their studies with an interdisciplinary minor.

 

Students interested in areas such as resource management, field ecology, or science communication normally take a minor in Environmental Science. Human Biology is the minor commonly chosen by Biology majors with interests in health sciences or adult fitness. Other interdisciplinary areas that may be useful, depending upon a student's career goals, include Environmental Policy and Planning or Business Administration.

 

WHO SHOULD BE A BIOLOGY MINOR:

Students who prefer a Biology minor (rather than a major) coupled with an interdisciplinary major will find the majors in Environmental Science and Human Biology especially attractive. Students in Education who desire to become science teachers have found the Biology minor important.

 

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A MAJOR IN BIOLOGY :

NOTE: Though there are many career opportunities with a Bachelors degree in Biology, the choices are greatly enhanced with a Masters degree (at least) in this field. Use the following as an idea list, and remember that they represent some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider in Biology.

 

The following list represents a few of the careers for Biology majors:

 

Science Teacher, Wildlife Biologist, Medical Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, Forester, Range Manager, Geneticist, Soil Conservationist, Physical Therapist, Natural Area Manager, Animal Breeder, Horticulturist, Soil Scientist, Agricultural Scientist, Agronomist, Environmental Engineer, Marine Engineering Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Animal Scientist, Environmental Health Specialist, Marine Fisheries Worker, Environmental Protection Officer, Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Conservationist, Science Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Bio-Engineer, Bio-Technologist, Food Scientist-Technologist, Meteorologist, Geographer, Microbiologist, Botanist, Mortician, Chiropractor, Toxicologist, Neurobiologist, Oceanographer, Paramedic, Marine Ecologist, Zoologist, Ecologist …

 

The following list represents a few of the kinds of businesses and institutions that employ Biology majors:

 

US Department of Agriculture, Door County Planning Office, Illinois Natural History Survey, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, US Fish & Wildlife Services, Department of Transportation, any of the local paper companies such as Fort James, pharmaceutical sales companies, environmental consulting firms, any state and federal agencies, food processing companies, education…

 

Want to know more about the nature of the work, working conditions, earnings, training, and job outlook? Then check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook @ http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm

 

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Revised 8/08