Map Your Path to a Rewarding
Career in Biology
One
of Massachusetts’ largest metropolitan areas, Worcester is a renowned
hub of scientific research and innovation. At Worcester State, we work
with local organizations that provide internships during which you can
apply your classroom and laboratory training. These challenging
real-world opportunities will help you sharpen your skills and gain
valuable professional experience and contacts. They are why 83% of respondents to a survey of 2015 graduates said that they either agree or strongly agree that their academic program prepared them for employment.
Sample Internship Sites
- Abbott Laboratories
- Accutest Corp.
- Blue Sky BioServices
- EcoTarium
- Sequegen
- Southwick’s Zoo
- UMass Medical School
- Westside Animal Hospital
Whether you choose to enter graduate
school or the workforce after graduation, you will have the knowledge
and practical experience you need to succeed. In fact, 91% of 2015 graduates who responded to the survey reported that they are employed, enrolled in graduate school, or both. Our graduates have gone on
to advanced study in fields like dentistry, medicine, nursing, physical
therapy, and pharmacology. Other alumni pursue careers in animal
husbandry, biotechnology, education, environmental science, and medical
research. A bachelor’s degree in biology enables you to earn a median annual salary of over $72,000.
Sample Graduate Schools
- George Washington University
- MCPHS University
- Purdue Veterinary School
- University of Colorado - Boulder
- University of New England
- Yale University
Sample Recent Employers
- EcoTarium
- Massachusetts Audubon Society
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation
- Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
- Massachusetts Environmental Police
- Mystic Aquarium
- National Marine Fisheries Service
- New England Aquarium
- Southwick’s Zoo
- UMass Medical Center
Sample Careers
- Doctor
- Lab technician
- Nurse practitioner
- Pharmacist
- Physical therapist
- Researcher
- Scientist
- Teacher
- Writer