Program Type: Undergraduate
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Department: Biological Sciences
Receiving the B.A. or B.S. degree in biological sciences can lead to a variety of careers including laboratory and field research, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, teaching, forensics, and many others. While undergraduate instruction is our primary focus, the department also places great emphasis on undergraduate research. In fact, undergraduate research has become one of the defining characteristics of the department, and this has resulted in a large number of students working with faculty members on research projects.
Dr. Lindsey Walters
Professor & Department Chair
(859) 572-6390
waltersl3@nku.edu
Graduating Year: 2015
Education: B.S. Biological Sciences, Cellular/Molecular/Genetics Track 
Career: Research Scientist 
Necessary Job Skills: Scientific thinking, teamwork, creative problem solving.
Career Path: Undergraduate researcher while at 51ÁÔÆæ, obtained PhD in biomedical sciences, now principal scientific researcher.
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