Graduate Study Biology
majors are encouraged to register for graduate courses
in their senior year. Laboratory research under faculty
supervision (see undergraduate research above) is extremely
valuable for gaining admission to graduate schools. Students
planning to apply to graduate school should consult with
their advisor as early in their college career as possible.
Professional Schools
Students who plan to apply to schools of medicine, dentistry,
or veterinary, medicine should consult with their advisor
and see the pre-professional advisor in the North Building,
room 313.
Preparation for Secondary
School Teaching In cooperation with the Division of Programs
in Education, the Department of Biological Sciences offers
opportunities for students to prepare for a teaching career
in the secondary schools. Students who want to teach biology
at the secondary, level should select Major 1. BIOL 460
is strongly recommended as an elective. See the Education
section of this catalog for other requirements.
Preparation for
Biotechnology Students interested in careers in the rapidly
growing field of biotechnology should select Major I and
consult with their advisor as early as possible. Advanced
courses including Special Topics (BIOL 470-471) that are
most relevant to Biotechnology should be taken as electives.
It is also strongly recommended that students continue
on in graduate study for the Hunter Masters Degree in
Biology.
