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The career opportunities for biology majors are as diverse as the biological world itself. Many biology majors pursue advanced training in graduate or professional schools, while others go directly into careers.

Career Opportunities

Biology majors commonly find employment at:

  • Local, state, and federal government agencies (public health, parks, natural resource management)
  • Hospitals (medical technology, allied health fields)
  • Educational institutions (high schools, colleges, universities)
  • Pharmaceutical companies and medical research
  • Plant and animal industries
  • Utility companies and industries (environmental health)
  • Biotechnology companies

In addition, the biology department faculty recommends these comprehensive listings of career opportunities:

American Institute of Biological Sciences: “Careers in the Biological Sciences”

Pre-health Preparation

The Pre-Medical Arts Program at Valpo is designed to prepare students for admission to allied health programs, including medical, osteopathic, dental or podiatry school. Learn More

Contact the Department

Valpo welcomes inquiries from prospective students, fellow researchers, and community members.

Department Chair: Robert J. Swanson, Ph.D.

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Neils Science Center & Center for the Sciences
1610 Campus Drive East
Valparaiso, IN 46383

219.464.5369

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