Graduate School
Nearly 35% of WLC biology majors continue their education in professional school. Examples include Duke University, Medical College of Wisconsin, Texas Tech University, and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. A WLC biology degree provides a solid educational foundation upon which one may succeed in graduate classes.
Careers
A bachelor's degree in biology from WLC may lead to a successful career in a wide range of fields including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, biomedical research, education, zoology, and natural resource management. Job growth in the biological sciences is expected to be strong in the coming years, especially in the areas of molecular biology and biotechnology, two strengths of the WLC biology department. WLC graduates have been hired by Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Aurora Healthcare, Blood Center of Wisconsin, Cellular Dynamics International, Dynacare, Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Mayo Clinic, North Carolina State University, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.