Looking for a broad biology education, or do you want to specialize? Either way, the UW-Madison’s biology major is a good choice. Many students start out majoring in biology while they explore various biological fields. Then, when they’ve found an area where they’d like to focus, they transfer into a more specialized major. Other students- those who desire broad training in biology- graduate in the biology major. The curriculum provides rigorous background in mathematics and the sciences relevant to biology while allowing students to keep their options open. It offers a balanced spectrum of upper level biology courses for those who remain in the major.

Career Opportunities The biology major can get you started toward a variety of careers. It will prepare you for jobs in laboratories in universities or industry. It’s also excellent preparation for earning an advanced degree. The biology major can be your springboard into professional school, where you’ll train to become a physician, dentist, veterinarian or attorney. Or you can go on to earn a teaching certificate so you can teach science in high school, middle school or elementary school. Many biology majors continue on to earn one or more graduate degrees so that they can teach or conduct research in universities, government or industry. Still others use the biology major to prepare for a career in sales and marketing in science-related industries.