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.

50 Things to Do With a Biology Degree 

Health Care Allied Health Health Related

Physician (MD,DO)
Veterinarian (DVM)
Dentist (DDS)
Podiatrist (DPM) 

Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech Therapist
Nursing (RN)
Pharmacy (BS or PharmD)
Massage Therapy

 Med/Vet Technician
Bioethicist
Clinical Lab Sciences
Dietician
Pharmacist's Assistant
Math/Engineering Industry Animal Care & Research
Bioinformatics

Biomechanical Engineering
Epidemiologist
Biometrician/Statistician
Nanotechnology
Medical Physics

Pharmaceutical Researcher
Drug Testing/Quality Control
Food Safety Expert
Zymurgy(Beer/Winemaking)

Zookeeper
Gamekeeper
Marine Mammal Trainer
Marine Biologist
Fisheries & Aquaculture
Legal Arts Environmental

Forensic Scientist
Biotechnology Patent Law
Criminal Investigator
Environmental Lawyer

Medical Illustration
Bio-Animation and Films
Molecular Visualization

Conservation Biologist
Forest Ranger
Environmental Scientist
Agricultural Scientist
Plant Biology Education Government

Botanist
Ethnobotanist
Horticulture
Landscaping

 Biology Teacher (Primary or Secondary)
Professor (2 or 4 year Institution)

National Health (FDA, CDC)
City/Community Health Official
Bioterrorism Expert

50 Things to do with a Biology Degree (PDF)