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Students can gain rigorous experience beyond the classroom in laboratories, companies, and the community.

  • Biological Sciences Opportunity Portal (BSOP) is a database where students can find research, internship, and scholarship opportunities in the Biological Sciences—both at UMD and beyond.

    • Learn more about BSOP

  • The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) offers a premiere toolkit for students to prepare for, obtain, and succeed in undergraduate research.

  • Every semester, Biological Sciences seeks exceptional students to become undergraduate teaching assistants.

  • The Terrapin Teachers program allows students to complete a double major in Biological Sciences and secondary education all within four years.

    There is a high demand for STEM teachers across Maryland and throughout the nation. Loan forgiveness and scholarship programs are available for science and math teachers.

  • Ambassadors is a volunteer opportunity for current Biological Sciences students. The ambassadorship creates a pathway for students to practice and master professional skills such as: campaigning, recruitment, public speaking, event coordination, leadership, mentoring, and more

  • The Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO) uses a holistic approach to support students in their development as future healthcare professionals. Their mission is to prepare students for a successful application to professional school and a life-long career in the health professions.

    • All new students must watch or attend one of the HPAO workshops in order to schedule any pre-health advising sessions

  • Students can request their research or internship experience to count as academic credit.