Biology Degrees: AS, BA, BS Careers: Positions in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries, teaching Note: Many graduates go on to medical school, pharmacy school, or veterinary school. Contact: Dr. Margaret Folsom, ph. 910-630-7127, e-mail mfolsom@methodist.edu Biology is one of our fastest-growing departments. Our rigorous and challenging program inspires more than half of our biology majors to pursue graduate-level education, with many going on to medical school. Lab and field work are stressed. To serve this growing major and the quality of students it attracts, we have expanded our science facilities to include 12 state-of-the-art laboratories. Conservation Biology Available as a concentration within biology Careers: Positions in forestry, the national or state park system, government agencies, environmental education, private consulting Note: An internship is required. Contact: Dr. Lysa Holbrook, ph. 910-630-7511, e-mail lholbrook@methodist.edu Conservation biology is for those students with a passion for environmental biology, ecology and natural resource management. In addition to active classroom work, this concentration gets you out into the field, where you gain plenty of practical experience.
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Several courses call for day trips and even extended overnight outings. As a graduate in this concentration, you will be prepared for a variety of field biology disciplines and have a solid foundation for graduate studies. An internship is an integral part of the program. Ecology and Natural History of Plants Available as a concentration within biology Careers: Positions in national or state park systems management, arboretum management, landscaping, landscaping, plant store management Note: The Charles Rankin Memorial Scholarship is available to biology majors with this concentration. Contact: Dr. Lysa Holbrook, ph. 910-630-7511, e-mail lholbrook@methodist.edu or Dr. Clay Britton, ph. 910-630-7451, e-mail cbritton@methodist.edu The undeveloped areas of the Methodist University campus and our proximity to both coastal and inland habitats make for easy access to a variety of environments. A concentration within the biology major, ecology, and natural history of plants incorporates general biology classes with courses specific to plant life and their environments. Plentiful field work includes, but is not limited to, the study of freshwater and marine ecosystems, local flora and plant morphology.
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