EBIO Career Information
The goal of the EBIO concentration is to provide students with the necessary intellectual and technological tools to access and succeed in a wide variety of careers. Students who major in EBIO have career opportunities that include fields such as conservation and natural resource management, teaching,听employment听at government agencies and parks, biotechnology and pursuit of advanced training in graduate school.听Career options might also include working in environmental consulting and non-profits, in zoos and in natural history museums.听Many recent EBIO graduates have gone on听to graduate school for a MS or PhD, or entered veterinary or medical school.听
Advanced Degrees
Some EBIO students continue their education after receiving a BA in ecology and evolutionary biology. Choices might include a graduate program in ecology or evolutionary biology, veterinary school, law school, or one of the many educational and career choices in the health field.
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Graduate school in ecology or evolutionary biology: Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree should talk to their advisor and faculty members about possible programs, and how to best prepare. For a listing and comparison of various Master鈥檚 and PhD programs in ecology and evolutionary biology, click .
- Health professions, veterinary school, law school: Students interested in pursuing a career or further education in health, veterinary medicine, or law, should contact Academic Advising.
Local, state, and federal resource agencies
Some EBIO students use their skills and experience to find jobs with various local, state, and federal resource agencies. There are a variety of ways to look for these positions.听
Non-profit sector
Many EBIO students enjoy careers working for a variety of non-profit, environmentally-based programs. Some of these programs include wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education.
Live animal facilities
EBIO students who enjoy working with animals can search for positions that include working in zoos and/or aquariums.
Private sector
EBIO students may find their skills and interests to be better suited to the private sector. This might include careers in biotechnology, forensic science, or research and design for pharmaceutical companies among others.
Education
EBIO students who plan ahead can fulfill the requirements for a or may earn one after completing their degree. Students who are interested in secondary education should contact the .
Biological Societies
Students who are interested in a particular field of biology may be interested in exploring some of the professional associations for information on jobs, careers, and internships.