The biology faculty work closely with students to aid them and encourage them in their career decisions. LMU biology graduates have been highly successful in gaining admission to graduate programs and professional programs in the health sciences.
A large number have gone on to successful careers in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy and other professional fields. Approximately 5 percent of our graduates have entered secondary teaching in science and about 10 percent have gone to graduate school to pursue research and/or teaching. A considerable number of these former students are now on the teaching faculty of colleges, universities and medical schools. Other graduates have gone on to careers in such diverse fields as marine biology, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, public health, business, law and art. The Department is planning to develop a certification program in the area of biotechnology for the 1996-97 academic year, allowing students to proceed directly to employment in that field after their graduation.
A Health Professions Advisory Committee, which includes faculty members from all science departments, coordinates the application process for applicants to professional schools in the health sciences and veterinary medicine. A committee recommendation letter is provided for each student, and the College of Science & Engineering helps the student prepare an application packet. Through this procedure, the College has had a high rate of success in placing students in professional programs.
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