Saints Maps - Biology/General

SUGGESTED MINORS

A Bachelor of Science degree in Biology prepares students for a wide variety of future opportunities and careers. Many students advance to professional studies or graduate programs in their field. Some of our graduates have entered physical therapy or accelerated nursing programs, some are teaching, some work in industry and others have gone on to state or federal government positions in forestry, agriculture, or research.

CAREER COMPETENCIES

SUCCESS AS A SAINT

Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.

Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.

Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.

Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.

BIOLOGY

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ENGAGE

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Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog

Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly

Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office

Join an on-campus organization to gain more connections and consider a leadership position

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Consider adding a minor another field such as Healthcare Administration

FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP

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Meet with your new faculty progress to degree

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Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel

SUCCESS

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Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job shadowing

Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Begin researching jobs in your field of study and narrow down to Top 5 choices

Create Handshake account

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Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice

Explore average salaries for your career field

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Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internships observation hours Attend the Graduate explore our partnership 

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Start finalizing your resume Invest in proper business Career Closet

Create a LinkedIn profile

If considering professional and prep for entrance

YEARS FINAL YEAR

minor or certificate in Chemistry or Administration

faculty advisor to check

SAINTS ADVANTAGE

Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.

CAREER PATHS

Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements

Complete your biology capstone and enroll in ID 400 - a course that can assist you in finalizing your job search documents

Apply to graduate

events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner

Internship Fair to explore internships and clinical

School Fair in the fall and partnership with VCOM

resume business attire or visit the Saints profile professional programs, apply entrance exams

Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair

Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development

Present in the bi-annual Student Research and Presentations Symposium

FURTHER EDUCATION

Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce or med school

Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references

Apply for jobs in your field

SKILLS

Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and decision-making

Mathematical & analytical skills

Investigative problem-solving

Curiosity for your surroundings

The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)

We have four tenured or tenure-track faculty with diverse research backgrounds.

Our graduates are currently working in nursing, physical therapy, wildlife biology and industry.

Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:

Lindsay Bartholomew

Justin Davis

Katie Jones

Tom LeGrand

Katie Maher

Stacey Mason

Michelle Phillips-Meek

Kelly Tillinghast

GRADUATE SUCCESS BIOLOGY

We offer courses with hands-on research experience.

All classes & labs are taught by our professors, not by teaching assistants.

Most careers in biology are highly specialized and require training beyond the Bachelor’s degree.

LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

“Limestone University’s biology faculty are what makes the department special. They will challenge you academically as well as provide invaluable guidance that will assist you along your journey. Dr. Lindley, Dr. McGovern, and Dr. Wicht significantly contributed to the success that I’ve had in the University of South Carolina Physician Assistant program.”

Ethan Smallwood ‘ 19 Physician Assistant Candidate - University of South Carolina

limestone.edu/biology-general

Gaffney, South Carolina 29340