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 the Career and Community Learning Center in 135 Johnston Hall. We have huge What Can I Do With a Major in.... ? binders, including one for every single major in CLA. We update these binders all the time, and in them you'll find more in-depth information than we can provide here. You can also get individual guidance exploring majors and career paths. Stop by.
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Career Titles of U of M Alumni with this Major
Below are job titles of recent graduates and experienced professionals. Linked job titles provide more information about the individual and their background. Please keep in mind that individual profiles may have changed since this information was first compiled.
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- Assistant Scientist, University of Minnesota
Other 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 guide your search for a volunteer position that matches your interests. When you volunteer in the community, you work for a good cause and explore potential career options. Volunteering also provides you with opportunities to network, build your resume, and develop professional skills.
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