Zoology
Students who enroll in NMU's Zoology concentration will have numerous opportunities for hands-on learning. The Biology Department houses zoological collections that cover the breadth of diversity of the animal Tree of Life, ranging across most major groups of invertebrate and vertebrate animals.
Program Overview
This concentration provides a foundation for introductory positions of employment in museums, zoos, universities and state and federal agencies involved in fish, wildlife and other natural resource use. It is an appropriate program for pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, and pre-veterinary science students. It also provides a solid background for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in special areas of zoology.
Where a Concentration in Zoology Can Take You
With a zoology concentration, your career options are wide open. Some common paths for NMU graduates include:
- Field Biologist
- Fisheries Biology
- Marine Biologist
- Park Naturalist
- Veterinarian
- Wildlife Biologist
- Zoologist
- Teacher/instructor
Career possibilities available to you as a biology major with a zoology concentration depend on the competencies and skills you acquire through both academic work and extracurricular experiences, so take advantage of every opportunity to learn from your NMU experience!
