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What kind of jobs can I get with a degree in Biology?

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Highlighted Jobs

  • Grant Writer
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Pharmacist
  • Pathologist
  • Biophysicist
  • Botanist
  • Ecologist
  • Food Scientist
  • Biological Engineer
  • Lobbyist

Biology Career Fields

  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Genetics
  • Zoology
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Protection
  • Technical Writing
  • Patent or Environmental Law

Graduate School

Nearly 70% of St. Mary's students continue their education after graduation.

SMCM Alumni with Biology Degrees have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at the following universities:

  • Cornell University
  • Virginia Tech
  • University of Rochester
  • University of Michigan
  • College of William and Mary
  • Emory University
  • FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
  • University of Maryland
  • UNC Chapel Hill
  • Virginia Institute of Marine Science
  • University of Oslo
  • VA/MD Regional Veterinary School
  • George Washington University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of Alaska
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of North Carolina
  • Indiana University
  • University of Chicago
  • Princeton University
  • University of Washington
  • Oregon Health Sciences University
  • University of California
  • Duke University
  • Wake Forest University
  • Columbia University
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • University of Pennsylvania

Biology Internships and Jobs

The Center for Career and Professional Development helps students gain valuable job experience through internships year-round. We offer resources to help you find the right opportunity and can guide you through the process of earning academic credit for your internship. If you’re considering an internship or want to explore earning credit, be sure to connect with our Internship Coordinator before getting started!

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