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Biology Internships
Don't just study biology. Do biology.
Put your biology knowledge into practice through a hands-on internship experience.
A biology internship gives you the opportunity to apply what you're learning in the classroom, develop professional skills and gain experience in a real-world setting before you graduate.
Take Biology Beyond the Classroom
Your biology degree gives you a foundation in science. An internship gives you an opportunity to put that knowledge into practice.
Through an internship, you can:
- Apply What You Learn: Connect concepts from your biology courses to real-world work.
- Build Professional Skills: Develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving and other skills employers value.
- Gain Hands-On Experience: Experience what it's like to work in a professional environment related to biology.
- Explore Your Interests: Use the experience to learn more about the areas of biology that interest you.
- Strengthen Your Résumé: Add meaningful professional experience to your résumé before you graduate.
- Build Your Network: Meet professionals and begin developing relationships beyond the classroom.
What Is a Biology Internship?
A biology internship gives you the opportunity to gain professional experience outside the traditional classroom while connecting your internship experience to your academic program.
Through BIO 495 – Undergraduate Internship, students can complete an internship experience for academic credit while gaining practical experience in a professional setting.
BIO 495 at a glance
- 6–24 weeks: Internship experiences can range from six to 24 weeks.
- Academic Credit: Your internship can become part of your academic experience.
- Professional Experience: Work in a setting where you can apply your biology knowledge and develop new skills.
- Faculty Guidance: Work with the Biology department as you complete the internship process.
Not Sure an Internship Is for You?
An internship doesn't have to be about knowing exactly what you want to do after graduation.
It can be an opportunity to:
- Try something new
- Apply what you've learned
- Learn what you enjoy
- Discover what you don't enjoy
- Develop professional skills
- Gain experience before graduation
- Start building your professional network
You don't have to have your career figured out. You just have to be willing to explore.
Ready to Get Started?
Explore Your Options: Think about the type of experience you'd like to gain and the areas of biology that interest you.
Find an Internship: Search for opportunities through CMU's career resources and other professional networks.
Talk With Biology: Connect with the Biology department to discuss the internship and BIO 495 requirements.
Complete BIO 495: Complete the required steps to receive academic credit for your internship experience.
Put Your Experience to Work: Add your new skills and experience to your résumé and use what you've learned as you take your next step.