Bio

The diversity in the field of biology is part of why I am attracted to the subject. Biology encompasses many subdisciplines and can range from macro-scale ecology type studies, to more microscopic studies such as biological cellular mechanisms. Many biology students I've encountered are on the pre-med track, aiming to be doctors and sepcialists after their time at UMass. Other biology majors I've encountered are more interested in conserving the environment, or specializing in certain organisms such as mammals, fish, or birds. An undergraduate degree in biology can open many doors, and combining the degree with research experience in your desired subdiscipline can be very helpful in finding a job right out of school. When i joined the College of Natural Sciences, I was pretty sure I knew what I wanted to do with my biology major, but I also learned a lot about things I never considered I might learn about. My undergraduate experience in biology has been very educational and fulfilling, and has so much value.