What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University
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Biology
Major/Minor
Biology Department
The Biology program offers a broadly based approach to biological systems, ranging from molecular and cellular to ecological and evolutionary biology. It incorporates emerging areas of biology and integrates these with traditional organismal studies. Opportunities for hypothesis-driven experimentation that demands initiative, creativity, and independent research projects are built into the curriculum.
Program Location
Available Majors
- Biology
Available Minors
- Biology
Additional Study Options
http://catalog.ndm.edu/undergraduate-catalog/school-of-arts-and-sciences/biology
Student
Alycia Hancock
Why I Chose NDMU
Student, NDMU Class of 2023
Biology
“I think Catholic social teaching is a value that is world renowned. Notre Dame is my mom’s alma mater, and once I saw the academic rigor I knew I wanted to apply as well. I got into the honors program, received a presidential scholarship and there’s been a world of opportunities ever since.”
Research & Internship Opportunities
As a biology major, you are encouraged to pursue basic or applied research either on-campus or at local universities or research institutions.
Opportunities to present your work include Notre Dame's annual research symposium in April, Nancy Kreiter Student Research Day, and at local and national meetings featuring undergraduate research. Top students are eligible to join the Sister Alma Science Year fellowship that engages them in hands-on research with scientists at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Note: The Biology Department does not participate in or otherwise facilitate experimentation with live laboratory vertebrates.
Examples of Research Opportunities
- Carnegie Institution of Washington
- The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- University of Maryland School of Medicine
- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
- University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Aquarium in Baltimore
- United States Department of Agriculture
Internships in the biological sciences or in medical or allied health fields are available during the fall, winter, spring and summer semesters.
Biology Careers
We prepare you for employment opportunities in research laboratories, medical and government facilities, pharmaceutical companies and other industries.
Possible Career Opportunities
- Nursing
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Biotechnology
- Public Health
- Wildlife Conservation
- Zoos and Aquaria
- Forensic Science
- Food Science
- Marine Biology
- Botany and Plant Science
- Biostatistics
- Biological Engineering
- Bioethics
- Environmental Careers
- Fisheries and Forestry
Related Programs
Faculty
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor & Pre-Pharmacy Coordinator
- Associate Professor
- Biology Lab Manager
- Professor
- Assistant Professor, Pre-Professional Advisor