CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Biology, Society, and Environment (BSE)?
You can do a lot with this major! BSE majors go on to successful careers in sciences, business, academics, government, research, environmental issues, and much more. Many BSE majors go on to graduate school to specialize in medicine, health sciences, law, public health, and other areas.
The BSE major focuses on biology, with some coursework in ethics, social sciences, and humanities. Learn more from CLA's Health and Natural Sciences Student Community.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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- Assistant Scientist, University of Minnesota
Common Career Titles for this Major
(Some fields require a graduate degree.)
- Agronomist
- Animal Scientist
- Aqua Culturist
- Bio-Engineer
- Bio-Technologist
- Biochemist
- Biometrician
- Ecologist
- Food and Drug Inspector
- Environmental Engineer
- Ergonomist
- Food Scientist
- Forester
- Genetic Engineer
- Lab Technician
- Medical Librarian
- Medical Technologist
- Microbiologist
- Nurse
- Teacher / Professor
- Toxicologist
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Biology majors develop great skills
that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Critical thinking and
analytical skills
- Research and quantitative skills
- Verbal and written
communication skills
- Ability to work
independently and collaboratively
- Laboratory experience
- Problem-solving skills
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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