Where can a biology degree take you

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Your biology degree can take you anywhere

A biology degree from Central Michigan University can open doors in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, research, environmental science, health care and more.

See where recent CMU Biology graduates are headed, and imagine where your degree could take you.

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Preparing for a career in health care?

Ashley Cichon: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & Biochemistry. Ashley is continuing her studies at the University of Michigan’s Pharmacy Program.

Regan Kopesky: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & Biochemistry. Regan is continuing her studies at the University of Detroit Mercy – School of Dentistry.

Lawson Kominek: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Lawson is continuing his studies at the University of Detroit Mercy – School of Dentistry.

Christya Haddad: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & a Minor in Nutrition. Christya is continuing her studies at Central Michigan University’s Medical School.

Ella Mealey: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Ella is continuing her studies at Western Michigan University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Maya Tollenaere: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation. Maya is currently in the application cycle for Veterinary school, planning to begin Fall 2027.

Grace Thomas: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & a Minor in Substance Use Disorders. Grace is continuing her studies at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine.

Laney Apple: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Laney is currently employed as a Patient Care Technician at the MyMichigan Hospital in the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit, and will begin applying for Medical and Physician Assistant Schools.

Logan Douglas: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & a Minor in Religion & Chemistry. Logan is continuing his studies at Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine.

Faith Boynton: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular, & a Minor in Public Health. Faith is planning to apply to Medical School for the Fall 2026.

Madelyn Hudgens: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Madelyn is continuing her studies at Grand Valley State University’s Nursing Program. 

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Preparing for a career in the environment?

Madison Gott: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation, & a Minor in Chemistry. Madison is continuing her studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Ph.D program.

Kacey Sauer: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation.

Olivia Urban: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation, & a Minor in Geographic Information Science. Olivia is currently working as a Seasonal Fisheries Aid at the DNR Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station.

Brendan Jankowski: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation, & a Minor in Geology & Environmental Science. Brendan is currently working as a Lead Bird & Anuran Surveyor for the CMU’s IGLR’s Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program, and plans to continue his studies in Wildlife Biology or a related field.

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Preparing for a career in business?

Caleb Zimmerman: 2025 graduate, BS in Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, and Molecular. Caleb is continuing his studies at Central Michigan University’s MBA program.