Career Information for Undergraduates
Our programs augment a quantitative science foundation with social science and humanities courses to provide the science student with a strong liberal arts education. Zoology courses then build upon this quantitative science foundation. Courses offered by the Zoology department cover a wide range of available topics.
The various Zoology curriculum options allow students to select courses in an area of Zoology which accords with their individual interests: behavioral, cellular or developmental biology, environmental science, marine biology or organismal biology. As a result, students will graduate with slightly different academic backgrounds, which may be the advantage needed in today’s competitive job market.
This academic program provides both the analytical skills and
breadth of subject matter necessary for success in diverse work
environments, including research, industry, medicine, dentistry,
biotechnology, veterinary science, wildlife conservation, government,
zoological parks, aquaria and teaching.
A broad range of career opportunities is available in each of these
work environments. Zoology graduates enter a diverse array of jobs,
rather than a specific job or set of jobs. Choosing the exact route is
up to
you - it is determined by your strengths and your interests.
Start exploring your options early in your academic experience. From
your first semester onwards, spend some time every week on
this exploration.
Begin your exploration with these web sites:
College of Natural Science Career Resources website
M.S.U. Career Services Network website. Also see the CSN page on finding an internship or job while a student.
Our webpage Research, Internships and Work-related Experience for Undergraduates has ideas for finding paid or volunteer opportunities.