When you major in biological sciences you can explore the living world—from molecules to ecosystems! You will have the opportunity to take an anatomy course that utilizes cadavers or study at the Cedar Point Biological Station. Cedar Point offers hands-on lab and field courses during the summer where you will put concepts of biology into real-world practice in a unique setting.

You are invited to explore your particular interests— microbiology, ecology, genetics or physiology—through research coursework and independent study directed by a faculty member. Requirements for the major include coursework in cell and molecular biology, biodiversity, genetics, ecology and evolution.

Biology is a broad field providing numerous, diverse career options. You may choose to continue on to professional school for a career in clinical healthcare or work in public health, health policy or health care administration. You might choose to work as a food industry researcher, conservationist or zookeeper. You can also explore the pharmaceutical realm in sales or production. Biomedical research, genetic counseling and bioinformatics are additional career options. Here are examples of recent graduates' employment:

Clinical Assistant / BRYAN HEALTH
Clinical Data Quality Specialist / CELERION, INC.
DNA Lab Tech / GENESEEK
Forestry Aid / UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE
Hematology Technician I / STRECK
Hospital Generalist / PATHOLOGY MEDICAL SERVICES
Mental Health Tech / TOUCHSTONE
Physical Therapy Technician / LINCOLN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES
Veterinary Assistant / ANIMAL CARE CLINIC
Zookeeper / OMAHA HENRY DOORLY ZOO