Outcomes
Students who graduate with a degree from our biology program are prepared for what they plan to do next, whether it’s pursuing post-graduate education or entering the workforce in a biology-related career. The things you learn majoring in biology lay the foundation for careers in many fields from research to applied medical practice and beyond.
Career Pathways
Majoring in biology prepares you for a range of careers in different fields including, but not limited to:
- Biochemistry
- Computational biology
- Conservation and ecology
- Education
- Genetics
- Healthcare
- Marine biology
- Microbiology
- Public Health
If you have a dream job in mind, but are not sure how to get there, we can help! If you are interesteed in a career like one of those listed below, the biology may be the one for you:
- Agricultural and food science technician
- Biologist
- Biomedical engineer
- Forensic scientist
- Medical writer
- Nutritionist/dietician
- Scientific illustrator
Nate Braddock '22
Collections Horticulturist, U.S. Botanic Garden • Washington, D.C.
MAJORS AND MINORS
- Biology Major
- Art & Art History Minors
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
- General Biology Lab Teaching Assistant; Aquatic Animal Caretaker
- John S. Toll Fellow Research; Libby and Douglass Cater Society
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
- Varsity Swim Team, captain; Student Athlete Advisory Committee
- Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society
- “Not only did I discover my passion for ecology, evolution, and art at Washington College, but I was able to weave them all together throughout my coursework. One course that really embodied the interdisciplinary nature of the College was ‘Art as Inquiry,’ where we approached art as a process of exploration and scientific experimentation rather than a series of steps to achieve a finished product. This really impacted the way I navigate the world now — viewing everything as an opportunity to learn and discover something new if I take the time to observe and explore."