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Biology is a diverse discipline, ranging from the basic biochemistry of living cells to the functioning of entire ecosystems. Many biological scientists work in research and development in such areas as: researching solutions to human disease; studying living organisms including viruses, bacteria, and other infectious agents; finding solutions to preserve and repair the natural environment; and other areas. Biology majors learn the concepts and facts of modern biology and receive training in current laboratory skills. The biology program at CSU provides training in the fundamentals of all the major areas of biology, while at the same time allowing students some freedom to tailor an individual plan of study with a faculty advisor.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates with bachelor's degrees in biology are employed in a great variety of jobs such as entry-level technicians in hospitals and research centers, technical sales and service representatives, high school teachers of biology/science (licensure required), and environmental site assessment scientists.

Bachelor graduates also pursue advanced degrees to receive doctorates in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science; or pursue master's and Ph.D. degrees in biology or a related science. Master's degree graduates assume positions of greater technical and supervisory responsibility in laboratories and industry and work in biology research. Doctoral (Ph.D.) graduates assume university faculty positions teaching and directing research, direct research in government labs, or direct research in high level positions in industry.

For more information, visit CSU's Biology Department's website

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  http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/Education/careers_brochure.html
• Science Careers Web http://www.sciencecareersweb.net/
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• Medical/Health Exploration http://www.nlm.nih.gov/services/medicaled.html#general
• Center for Health Careers http://chc.hcwp.org/occubull.htm
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• Biological and Medical Scientists Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Dept of Labor http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm
• Careers in Biology from Emporia State University http://www.emporia.edu/biosci/carebiol.htm
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