Prospective Students
Biology is an exciting and growing field of study. The UK Department of Biology is home to the largest undergraduate major on campus. Our curriculum prepares students for a wide array of careers including scientific research, medicine, dentistry allied health, forestry, pharmaceutical sciences and much more.
Follow the links on the right for more detailed information on current course offerings, major/minor requirements and mentored research opportunities.
50 Things to Do With a Biology Degree
Health Care | Allied Health | Health Related |
Physician (MD,DO) |
Physical Therapist |
Med/Vet Technician Bioethicist Clinical Lab Sciences Dietician Pharmacist's Assistant |
Math/Engineering | Industry | Animal Care & Research |
Bioinformatics Biomechanical Engineering |
Pharmaceutical Researcher |
Zookeeper |
Legal | Arts | Environmental |
Forensic Scientist |
Medical Illustration |
Conservation Biologist |
Plant Biology | Education | Government |
Botanist |
Biology Teacher (Primary or Secondary) Professor (2 or 4 year Institution) |
National Health (FDA, CDC) |
50 Things to do with a Biology Degree (PDF)