Biology
A major in biology is the stepping stone to many careers. Some of the careers that Coker University graduates in biology have gone on to are: medical doctor (including psychiatrist, pediatrician, neurologist and medical school professor), high school biology teacher, laboratory technician, pharmacist, medical technologist, dentist, marine mammal researcher, animal behaviorist, environmental education program director, fisheries biologist, nurse, physician’s assistant, ophthalmologist, pharmaceuticals sales representative, respiratory therapist, quality control laboratory supervisor, physical therapist and biostatistician.
Although some careers can be pursued without graduate training, most careers in biology require advanced training after the bachelor’s degree. A major in biology is suitable preparation for medical, dental, veterinary, and pharmacy school, as well as for most other allied health professional training and for graduate training in other fields of biology. The biology faculty work with students to help them choose professional goals that are most appropriate for their interests and talents and to select the courses and internships that will best prepare them for their professional goals.