Clayton State University Natural Sciences

Student Success in Biology

Clayton State's Biology Program started in August 2000. We have graduated 61 students, many of whom have either started a successful career in biology or have started another post baccalaureate program. Nine of our graduates are currently enjoying their careers in biomedical, biotechnology or environmental laboratories. Eight of our graduates have been accepted into medical school. Two of our graduates have been accepted into Veterinary school. Four of our graduates have been accepted into graduate school and three have been accepted in other professional programs. Nine graduates are currently applying to various biomedical, veterinary or graduate programs and/or jobs.

Program Biology Graduates
Medical School 8 Accepted (89% acceptance rate)
1 not accepted
Other Professional Programs 1 respiratory therapy program acceptance
1 Nursing Program acceptance
1 Pharmacy School acceptance
Veterinary School 5 accepted (100% acceptance rate).  Two of these students were accepted before they actually finished their B.S. degree
Physical Therapy Program No data
Physicians Assistant Program No data
Graduate School 5 Accepted (100% acceptance rate)

Professional/Graduate Programs Attended by Some of Clayton State's Biology Graduates:

  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Biology and Bioinformatics Graduate Programs
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
  • Mercer School of Medicine
  • University of Kentucky, Masters in Nursing Program
  • New York University Medical School
  • Medical College of Georgia
  • University of Georgia, Veterinary School
  • Ross University Medical School
  • University of South Carolina, Biotechnology Graduate Program
  • Howard University Medical School
  • Georgia State, Biology Graduate Program
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Where some of our graduates work

  • Universities: Emory, UGA, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Oakridge National Laboratory
  • Cryolife
  • Clayton County Water Authority
  • Georgia Environmental Protection Division
  • Southern Regional
  • Georgia Department of Agriculture

Careers of our graduates

  • Physicians
  • Veterinarians
  • Pharmacists
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Lab Technician/surgical Assistants
  • Research Assistants
  • Water Quality monitoring technicians
  • Veterinary Technicians

Meet some of our Clayton State University's Biology Alumni

Biology Alumni

Biology Alumni