/ Biology Department

After Graduation

With a biology degree from Hope, your opportunities can be endless.

Careers in Biology

The Hope biology department has produced successful biologists who are now engaged in careers ranging from the biomedical sciences to forestry, from dentistry to dolphin training, from agricultural pest management to pharmaceutical development ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É” and much more.

To learn more about careers in biology, talk to your professors, visit HopeÑÇÖÞÉ«°É™s Boerigter Center for Calling and Career, attend campus career and academic advising sessions (watch for those offered once each semester for biology students ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ these are just for you) and explore the for even more help. The AIBS website also maintains job and internship listings.

Graduate Programs

After successfully completing the required courses, students will have a background in all the major fields in biology and will be prepared for standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Exam in biology, the biology portion of the Medical and Dental Schools Admission Tests, and the Michigan Certification Test in biology.

Recent biology graduates are continuing their education at the following institutions: 

  • Wayne State University ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ Pharmacology School
  • University of Michigan ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ School of Medicine
  • Michigan State University ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ Ph.D. through VAI
  • Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • University of Michigan ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ Grad School
  • Purdue - College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Western Michigan University ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ Grad School
  • Kansas State University ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ Grad School
  • Washington University, St. Louis ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ Grad School
  • Grand Valley State University ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ Grad School
  • University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ Grad School
  • Grand Rapids Theological Seminary ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É“ MasterÑÇÖÞÉ«°É™s program