Life After Linfield
Graduates from Linfield's Department of Biology pursue a wide range of career paths. But most complete postgraduate studies for careers in academia, medicine and biomedical industries. Programs can be tailored to prepare you for any biological science or health science opportunity.
Graduate (master's or doctoral) programs in:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Botany
- Fisheries and wildlife
- Immunology
- Medicinal chemistry
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Oceanography
- Neurophysiology
Professional programs in:
- Dentistry
- Chiropractic
- Medicine
- Optometry
- Osteopathic medicine
- Pharmacy
- Podiatry
- Veterinary medicine
Employment in:
- Biomedical illustration
- Cardiovascular technology
- Dental hygiene
- DNA technology
- Medical technology
- Cardiovascular technology
- Laboratory technician
- Nuclear medicine technology
- Nursing
- Occupational therapy
- Peace Corps
- Physical therapy
- Research technician (clinical, biotechnology, wine industry)
- Respiratory therapy
- Secondary education
- Social work
- X-ray technology
Professional successes highlighted
Graduates in academia:
- Dr. Rebecca Colman '05, postdoctoral scholar, Department of Medicine, University of California at San Diego
- Dr. Amy Klocko (née Szumlanski) ’03, research associate, College of Forestry, Oregon State University
- Dr. Nathan Miller ’00, adjunct professor, Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies, San Francisco State University
- Dr. Jeff Baguley ’00, lecturer III, biology department, University of Nevada, Reno
- Dr. Kimberly Baker ’99, assistant professor of biochemistry, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Dr. Luke Jasenosky ’98, postdoctoral fellow, Immune Disease Institute, Harvard University
- Dr. Ron F. Peck ’97, assistant professor of biology, Colby College
Graduates in industry:
- Dr. Jennifer Smith ’96, principle scientist, Claro Scientific
- Dr. Scott Knight ‘94, director, BioDirect Enabling Technologies, Monsanto
- Akil Dharamsi ’93, director, Strategic Alliances, Merck
- Dr. Thomas Lippmann ’85, associate professor at Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping Joint Hydrographic Center, University of New Hampshire & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Graduate and professional school acceptances:
In recent years, 70% of our students who applied to medical school were accepted. About 60% of our graduates go on to graduate programs. Below are just a few institutions where our graduates have been admitted. Many receive outstanding student awards, rank top of their class and go on to serve in positions of leadership in the scientific/medical community.
- Baylor University
- Cornell University
- George Washington University
- Harvard University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Yale University
Department of Biology
Alumni Profiles
Discovering a Path Less Traveled
Jessenya Mil ’19 arrived at Linfield interested in the sciences. She found a home for her passion in the biology lab. Today, she's a third-year doctoral candidate in the molecular biology doctorate program at UCLA.
Helping patients take control of their health
"I learned to be a part of a community, and was given many experiences that pushed me past my comfort zone and gave me confidence."