WHAT IS PATHOBIOLOGY?
Students majoring in Pathobiology focus on animal health and diseases and their relationship to people and the environment. Students can prepare to enter veterinary medical schools or medical schools. Pathobiology majors also pursue careers in biotechnology, biomedical sciences, para-veterinary medicine, and many diverse laboratory and research positions in health fields, and agriculture and natural resources.
Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses
HOW TO DECLARE:
Complete and submit a "School, Major and/or Advisor Change" form. Form and instructions can be found here.
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:
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BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology (Major Requirement)
CHEM 1127Q - General Chemistry (Major Requirement)
PATH 1000 - Biomedical Issues in Pathobiology (Major Requirement)
Possible Career Opportunities
COMMON CAREER PATHS:
UConn students who major in Pathobiology often pursue careers with a focus on animal health and diseases and their relationship to people and the environment. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in:
- Animal care
- Biotechnology
- Epidemiology
- Forensics
- Laboratory sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Public health
- Research
- Toxicology
- Veterinary sciences
COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:
Pathobiology majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in:
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Pathobiology
- Pharmacy
- Public health
- Veterinary sciences
ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:
For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn.
For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”
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