Careers for Biology Majors
Dr. Demondes Haynes, MD, FCCP
Associate Dean for Admissions, School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine, UM Medical CenterREAD MORE...
Shelia Parker
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager, Agricultural Research Service, US Dept of AgricultureREAD MORE...
Brandon W. Lewis, MS, PhD
Study Director/Toxicologist AmplifyBio in West Jefferson, OhioREAD MORE...
Dr. Martha Frances Dalton, DVM
Assistant Clinical Professor, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary MedicineREAD MORE...
Biology Careers
Our graduates establish such a wide range of careers and become leaders of their organizations because of the core set of skills at the heart of our liberal arts education.
Biology majors develop abilities that are important to professional success across many fields. They learn to operate sophisticated instruments, interpret data, think critically, work cooperatively, and communicate ideas clearly—all skills that are highly desirable to employers.
These careers illustrate the variety of places our graduates take their skills and talents:
Our graduates are…
- Research Scientist, Proctor & Gamble
- Chief Medical Officer, University of MS Medical Center
- Pilot, Delta Airlines
- Vice President, Merrill Lynch
- Principal, Holly Springs School District
- Program Manager, FedEx Corporation
- Nurse, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
- City Planner, City of Portland
- Commodities Trader, Crawford & Company
- Team Physician, Carolina Panthers
- Editor in Chief, Environmental Management journal
- Chief of Naval Operations, US Navy
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