Careers

Luther graduates approximately 60 to 70 biology majors each year who pursue a wide range of subdisciplines for further graduate study, and/or enter an equally diverse range of professional schools and careers. Fields include:

physiology
pharmacology
biomedical engineering
genetic counseling
dietetics and nutrition
biochemistry
ecology
marine biology
conservation
wildlife management
zoology
ornithology
herpetology
ichthyology
genetics
medicine
dentistry
podiatry
optometry
veterinary medicine
physical or occupational therapy
physician's assistant
medical technology
cytotechnology
nuclear medicine technology
immunology
environmental health
entomology
parasitology
botany
hospital and health administration

Independent studies and internships during the three-week January Term offer students opportunities to examine several options before making commitments to specific careers.