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Biology students can choose a degree with a Pre-Medical emphasis, or an Environmental Field Biology emphasis. The Pre-Medical emphasis is designed to prepare students for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, physical therapy and other related health fields. Students interested in seeking entrance into these professions usually complete a baccalaureate degree prior to admittance to a professional program. Biology majors may also continue their education in a graduate program in the life sciences.

The Environmental Field Biology emphasis of the Biology major is designed to prepare students for careers in natural resource management. The program option educates field biologist/technician professionals in fields related to the overall management of natural ecosystems. Students are prepared for employment with government agencies such as State Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management. Tribal agencies, private industry (natural resource companies, energy companies), land use planning agencies, environmental consulting firms or entry into graduate school. The program emphasizes a bridge between theoretical and applied field approaches, research experiences with professional field biologists and placement into summer research/work programs with regional state, government or private agencies.