Challenging Curriculum, Inspiring Professors
"If you want a challenging curriculum that you will feel satisfied with when you are done, and you want an up-and-coming university with passionate professors, this is the place for you."
Michael Charmo '14, BS in Biology - Environmental Health with a minor in Geography, Environmental Consultant (Environmental Scientist, Industrial Hygienist) for WSP in Reston, Virginia
Biology is a Gateway to Traditional and Nontraditional Careers
Your IUP Biology degree offers more career choices than you might expect. Search far and wide for opportunities in research, health care, environmental management and conservation, education, colleges and universities, primary and secondary schools, science museums, zoos, aquariums, parks, and nature centers. The list is long for undergraduates. The possibilities increase should you pursue medical school or graduate studies. You will be well prepared for seeking employment in private companies, government agencies, not-for-profits, and educational institutions.
Careers
With a BS or BA in biology, your job choices are numerous and include:
- Zoologists and wildlife biologists
- Agricultural and food scientists
- Biological technicians
- Conservation scientists and foresters
- Environmental scientists and specialists
- Biochemists and biophysicists
- Microbiologists
- Biological science teachers, postsecondary
- High school biology teachers
- Natural science managers
Other Directions
By combining your biology background with other fields, there are opportunities in biotechnology, forensic science, politics and policy, business and industry, economics, mathematics, science writing and communication, and art.
Path to Higher Degrees
Expand your job choices and increase your salary potential by completing graduate studies.
- MS in Biology
- PhD in Biology
- Doctor of Medicine
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine