This week I will be focusing on the popular college major of
biology. Interested in science,
medicine, or learning about how the world works? Biology could be the major for
you! Studying bio could prepare you for a career as a biological scientist,
forensic scientist, doctor, veterinarian, or one of many other exciting jobs.
What is biology? Put
simply, biology is the study of life – whether it’s individual organisms, the
communities they live in, or the cells that they’re made of. You’ve probably
taken some form of biology or life science in middle or high school. At the
college level, you might take more specific classes like biochemistry,
genetics, plant anatomy, or zoology. If you’re thinking of going to medical
school after college, you may want to consider a science-related major like
biology. But regardless of whether or not you want to go into medicine,
learning about how our world works can be lots of fun!
What can I do now?
As a middle or high school student, there are lots of things you can do now to
prepare to study biology in college. Take as many science classes as you can,
whether it’s chemistry, physics, or computer science – even in biology,
computer skills are becoming more and more important! You might also think
about participating in a science fair, attending a science camp, or joining
science-related clubs at school. While no college will expect you to know
everything going in, a little background knowledge can never hurt!
If you think you’re interested in studying biology, read
about the bio programs at some of your favorite colleges to learn about their
course offerings and research programs. An exciting career in science or
medicine could be yours soon!
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