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Careers in IB

Should you major in IB?

If you are interested in ecology and environmental sciences, or whole-organism biology, including the study of genetic, cellular, and morphological processes in animals and plants, then consider Integrative Biology as a major. IB is also a great choice, among others, for students interested in medicine or other health professions.

Career Examples Using an Integrative Biology Degree

A degree in Integrative Biology can prepare students for careers and graduate programs in many fields.

  • Animal behavior/training
  • Biological illustration
  • Biomimetics and robotics
  • Biotechnology
  • Botany
  • Dentistry
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental biologist and consultant
  • Forest ranger
  • Medicine
  • Museum scientist and curator
  • Paleontology
  • Resource management and conservation
  • Science and environmental education or journalism
  • Zoology

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