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

The W.M. Keck Science Center building on a snow day.

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.

Meet Jessenya

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."