Study in Biology opens the doors to a variety of rewarding careers. Some
broad areas for careers include medicine, industry, environment, and
education. A degree in Biology is excellent preparation for entry into the
health professions, because the biological sciences give clear insights into
the nature of health and disease. Training provided in our bachelor's degree
programs can lead to entrance to professional schools in medicine,
optometry, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and many other
health-related professions. Biology graduates also find a wealth of
opportunities in rapidly growing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and food
technology industries. Our program emphasizes laboratory experiences, and
many positions in these industries place a premium on laboratory skills that
can be gained through undergraduate coursework. Students interested in
marketing careers with pharmaceutical companies and technical book
publishers will find that a major in Biology is highly attractive to
employers.
Another important field for biologists is environment, including
conservation, wildlife and resource management, water quality and
environmental assessment. Employers in this field include many federal,
state and local government agencies as well as environmental consulting
firms, toxicology laboratories, research-oriented museums, zoological parks
and aquariums, and service-oriented environmental organizations.
In addition to medicine, industry, and environment, those students who are
motivated by science will find that Biology provides many rewarding career
opportunities in education and research. Our undergraduate program provides
excellent preparation for teachers and for entry into graduate programs of
study. More information on careers and employers is available from the
Biology Department Homepage.
~ Dr. Alicia Mathis, Department Head
Missouri State University Department of Biology • 901 South National, Springfield, MO 65897 Phone: 417-836-5126 Fax: 417-836-4204 Email: biology@missouristate.edu
