Your successful completion of a Biology major at USD prepares you for a variety of interesting careers and areas of graduate study. Scroll down to find out more.
Biology Alumni
Current Status
- Employed: 57%
- Furthering education: 28.2%
- Full-time service: 0.7%
- Military: 1.4%
- Seeking employment: 6.3%
- Not Seeking employment: 6.3%
First Job Offer
83.3% of 2022–25 respondents received their first full-time job offer within three months of graduating.
- Before graduating: 47.6%
- Within 3 months: 35.7%
- 4-6 months: 16.7%
- More than 6 months: 0%
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Pre-Health Advising
Students from any major can pursue a career in the health sciences. To assist students in preparing for health professional schools, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a Pre-Health Advising Office for students regardless of their major.
The Pre-Health Advising Office can help you understand the professional school application process and work with you to design a course of study to prepare you for your chosen health career path.
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Employer: The Student Conservation Association
Expires: 06/22/2026
Position Summary Fisheries management internship with Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association, Southcentral Alaska. This project will suppress invasive northern pike (Esox lucius) populations in Shell, Hewitt, and Whiskey lakes and the Hewitt-Whiskey Creek outlet as well as assess the sockeye salmon population using Shell Lake. Shell, Hewitt, and Whiskey lakes support populations of sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), as well as Chinook (O. tshawytscha), coho (O. kisutch), chum (O. keta) and pink (O. gorbuscha) salmon. Position includes one unpaid week off mid-season around early July. Location Kenai, AK Schedule [...]
More InfoExpires: 06/22/2026
Position Summary Fisheries management internship with Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association, Southcentral Alaska. This project will suppress invasive northern pike (Esox lucius) populations in Shell, Hewitt, and Whiskey lakes and the Hewitt-Whiskey Creek outlet as well as assess the sockeye salmon population using Shell Lake. Shell, Hewitt, and Whiskey lakes support populations of sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), as well as Chinook (O. tshawytscha), coho (O. kisutch), chum (O. keta) and pink (O. gorbuscha) salmon. Position includes one unpaid week off mid-season around early July. Location Kenai, AK Schedule [...]
Employer: YouthWorks
Expires: 05/28/2026
Want to do meaningful work this summer that prepares you for your future?YouthWorks is hiring Utility Coordinators to lead Christ-centered mission trips for middle and high school students in communities across the country. This role is designed to function as a hands-on ministry internship, with opportunities for leadership development, real-world experience, and (in many cases) academic credit.For over 30 years, YouthWorks has partnered with churches and communities to create meaningful service experiences that invite students to live out their faith. As a Community Host Manager, you’ll play a key role [...]
More InfoExpires: 05/28/2026
Want to do meaningful work this summer that prepares you for your future?YouthWorks is hiring Utility Coordinators to lead Christ-centered mission trips for middle and high school students in communities across the country. This role is designed to function as a hands-on ministry internship, with opportunities for leadership development, real-world experience, and (in many cases) academic credit.For over 30 years, YouthWorks has partnered with churches and communities to create meaningful service experiences that invite students to live out their faith. As a Community Host Manager, you’ll play a key role [...]
Employer: Prept
Expires: 06/19/2026
Build Prept's campus ambassador program from the ground up.Prept is hiring a builder to launch our campus ambassador program at premed-heavy universities across the country. You'll identify target schools, recruit student ambassadors, build relationships with premed clubs and AMSA chapters, and turn each campus into a signup channel for Prept. This is a design-and-build role, not a maintenance one — you'll shape how the program works.Ideal for someone with organizational experience (club leadership, event planning, RA, orientation), comfort with cold outreach, and the discipline to manage their own pipeline. You'll [...]
More InfoExpires: 06/19/2026
Build Prept's campus ambassador program from the ground up.Prept is hiring a builder to launch our campus ambassador program at premed-heavy universities across the country. You'll identify target schools, recruit student ambassadors, build relationships with premed clubs and AMSA chapters, and turn each campus into a signup channel for Prept. This is a design-and-build role, not a maintenance one — you'll shape how the program works.Ideal for someone with organizational experience (club leadership, event planning, RA, orientation), comfort with cold outreach, and the discipline to manage their own pipeline. You'll [...]
Employer: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Expires: 06/19/2026
Application Deadline 7/17/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline.EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), located in Duluth, Minnesota.The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. EPA works to ensure that: Americans have clean air, land and water; National efforts to reduce environmental risks are based on the best [...]
More InfoExpires: 06/19/2026
Application Deadline 7/17/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline.EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), located in Duluth, Minnesota.The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. EPA works to ensure that: Americans have clean air, land and water; National efforts to reduce environmental risks are based on the best [...]
Employer: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Expires: 06/19/2026
Application Deadline 7/17/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is available with the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Animal Disease Center (NADC), Food Safety and Enteric Pathogens Research Unit located in Ames, Iowa. Relocation will be required.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from [...]
More InfoExpires: 06/19/2026
Application Deadline 7/17/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is available with the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Animal Disease Center (NADC), Food Safety and Enteric Pathogens Research Unit located in Ames, Iowa. Relocation will be required.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from [...]
Employer: Camp Danbee
Expires: 06/19/2026
Come spend the Summer of a Lifetime in The Berkshires!Camp Danbee is currently hiring passionate, skilled individuals to be great role models for our campers and *future campers*! We are looking for two AuPairs who will spend the summer as a vital part of our camp community by caring for non-camper aged children at the camp of our leadership team.The Role:As an AuPair, you will be the support system for Leadership Staff members' toddler-aged children throughout the summer. You will work with one child and you will fill your [...]
More InfoExpires: 06/19/2026
Come spend the Summer of a Lifetime in The Berkshires!Camp Danbee is currently hiring passionate, skilled individuals to be great role models for our campers and *future campers*! We are looking for two AuPairs who will spend the summer as a vital part of our camp community by caring for non-camper aged children at the camp of our leadership team.The Role:As an AuPair, you will be the support system for Leadership Staff members' toddler-aged children throughout the summer. You will work with one child and you will fill your [...]
Employer: Life Science Cares
Expires: 05/23/2026
This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a program to help Pell-granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training in the Life Sciences sector and related industries. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1,000 students in summer internships since 2019. You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMP THIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE. Intern, Research and Development🚨 IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Applicants MUST permanently reside or ALREADY HAVE CONFIRMED HOUSING within [...]
More InfoExpires: 05/23/2026
This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a program to help Pell-granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training in the Life Sciences sector and related industries. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1,000 students in summer internships since 2019. You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMP THIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE. Intern, Research and Development🚨 IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Applicants MUST permanently reside or ALREADY HAVE CONFIRMED HOUSING within [...]
Employer: Life Science Cares
Expires: 06/19/2026
This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a program to help Pell-granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training in the Life Sciences sector and related industries. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1,000 students in summer internships since 2019. You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMP THIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE. Quality Assurance Intern🚨 IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Applicants MUST permanently reside or ALREADY HAVE CONFIRMED HOUSING within a [...]
More InfoExpires: 06/19/2026
This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a program to help Pell-granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training in the Life Sciences sector and related industries. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1,000 students in summer internships since 2019. You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMP THIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE. Quality Assurance Intern🚨 IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Applicants MUST permanently reside or ALREADY HAVE CONFIRMED HOUSING within a [...]
Employer: Life Science Cares
Expires: 06/18/2026
This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a program to help Pell-granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training in the Life Sciences sector and related industries. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1,000 students in summer internships since 2019. You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMPTHIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE. Medical Affairs & Medical Information InternLocation: Berkeley Heights, NJ (On-site) Duration: Summer 2026 Compensation: At least $20/hr The [...]
More InfoExpires: 06/18/2026
This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a program to help Pell-granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training in the Life Sciences sector and related industries. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1,000 students in summer internships since 2019. You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMPTHIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE. Medical Affairs & Medical Information InternLocation: Berkeley Heights, NJ (On-site) Duration: Summer 2026 Compensation: At least $20/hr The [...]
Employer: Life Science Cares
Expires: 06/19/2026
This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a program to help Pell-granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training in the Life Sciences sector and related industries. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1,000 students in summer internships since 2019. You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMPTHIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE.Corporate Communications InternLocation: Berkeley Heights, NJ (On-site) Duration: Summer 2026 Compensation: $20/hr The Corporate PartnerOur Corporate Partner is a [...]
More InfoExpires: 06/19/2026
This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a program to help Pell-granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training in the Life Sciences sector and related industries. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1,000 students in summer internships since 2019. You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMPTHIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE.Corporate Communications InternLocation: Berkeley Heights, NJ (On-site) Duration: Summer 2026 Compensation: $20/hr The Corporate PartnerOur Corporate Partner is a [...]
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