Music Career Map

Awareness

First Year

• Develop attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Develop strong analytical, problem solving, observational, and communication skills.
• Take BLY 121 General Biology I and BLY 122 General Biology II. These courses allow students to gain working knowledge across the broad field while building practical laboratory and field-based skills.

Second Year

• Take the following core series of advanced classes in the foundational tenets of biology.
  • BLY 300 Ecology
  • BLY 301 Cell Biology
  • BLY 302 Genetics
  • BLY 305 Intro to Evolution
  • These courses provide a deep dive into fundamental concepts that underlie all biological systems and allow students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through active learning.

Last Years

• Apply to graduate.
• Apply for jobs.
• Apply for graduate school (optional).
• Apply for scholarships and/or assistantships for graduate school.
• Our junior- and senior-level classes allow for more advanced learning and training in specific disciplines (e.g., plant and animal biology, cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, bioinformatics,  and biostatistics).

Exploration

First Year

• Explore student organizations and leadership opportunities through Involve South.
• Join professional associations such as:
  • Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society
• Explore the UTeach South Program and find out if it is a good fit for you.

Second Year

• Join professional associations such as:
  
  • Pre-Vet Med Club
  • Pre-Dental Society
• Apply for other honor societies and explore their scholarship offerings.
• Explore Study Abroad opportunities.
• If you are considering school review the Pre-Health Advising web page and complete the Pre-Health Advising Form.

Last Years

• Consider SURF - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship.
• Research medical or graduate programs.

Preparation

First Year

• Login to Accelerate South and build profile strength to 75%+.
• Contact Career Development. Meet with a career consultant to discuss career goals and research fields of specialization.

Second Year

• Prepare to apply for internships, summer jobs, or volunteer positions.
• Attend career fairs and networking events to become knowledgeable of career opportunities available. 

Last Years

• Decide between job search or graduate school before final semester.
• Meet with Career Development to finalize resume and job search or graduate school planning.