BA/BS in Biology, General

Biology majors at Carleton work closely with faculty, who aim to build individual mentoring relationships with students. The department hosts regular guest seminars and a weekly newsletter, and it connects newer students with peer mentors and departmental advisers. Graduates move on to graduate study in fields such as molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, ecology, immunology and plant biology. Others enter health professions or careers that draw on biological training, including environmental policy and science writing. The department attracts students with a wide range of interests, from laboratory science to policy, and the department invites anyone curious about the major to take part in its activities at any stage of their studies. Those wanting help choosing classes can approach the student departmental advisers.