What can I do with a degree in Biology?
Biology graduates participate in public healthcare through various professional career tracks. Some, including doctors of medicine, dentistry, and physical therapy, require additional degrees. Other professionals in healthcare teams, like diagnostic sonographers or radiation therapists, begin their work once the bachelor’s degree is completed. The College of Science at Benedictine enjoys partnerships that provide pathways to a wide variety of healthcare careers. To learn more about health professions and our pathways to success, visit our pre-medical and health professions website.
Biologists in environmental management and conservation careers are interested in reclamation, law enforcement, solving environmental problems and preserving the natural world for future generations. Biologists find fulfilling careers in forestry services, zoos, animal and plant wildlife organizations, and governmental and private industrial regulatory positions.
Research biologists study the natural world, using the latest scientific tools and techniques in both laboratory settings and the outdoors, to understand how living systems work. In industry these scientists are exploring new ideas to expand the number and quality of biological products that influence our lives. Biomedical devices, pharmaceutical breakthroughs, and myriad aspects of the food industry are a few examples. In universities and colleges, professors in the lab or fields pursue scientific questions for the sake of knowledge alone and mentor students with projects and direct research programs.
Brewers seek people with good training in microbial biology to operate, manage, and modify their products. Agriculture and pharmaceutical industries are seeking qualified molecular biologists to develop, manage, and produce new crops or pharmaceutical products through genetic modification. Manufacturers of biomedical products and devices are clamoring for people with appropriate knowledge of human biology to be liaisons with healthcare professionals. In museums, zoos, aquariums, parks, and nature centers biologists conduct research, design exhibits and create educational programing for the public. The possibilities that fall into this category are too numerous to name, but these few examples offer a glimpse into the opportunities that are out there.
The Benedictine Benefit
Benedictine University has a tradition of excellence in undergraduate science programs. The College of Science at Benedictine offers degrees that provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to enter rewarding careers. Our degree programs in Biological Sciences are proven platforms for success and exceptional placement into graduate and healthcare professional schools. Our faculty are nationally recognized for their research and teaching excellence.
William R. Law, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Science
Tonia Rucker, Assistant to the Dean
Email: trucker@ben.edu
Phone: (630) 829-6187
Fax: (630) 829-6186
Dean's Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dean's Office Location:
Birck Hall Room 119
