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Careers and Outcomes

Our graduates have been extraordinarily successful for many decades in using their biological background and other skills learned at Ursinus to advance their careers.

  • Dominic Castanzo '14, completed his PhD at the University of California, Berkely, and is now a scientist at Metagenomi in Emeryville, Cal...
    Dominic Castanzo '14, completed his PhD at the University of California, Berkely, and is now a scientist at Metagenomi in Emeryville, California.
  • Following graduation Dorothy began a PhD program at Drexel University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (program: Molecular/cell bio...
    Following graduation Dorothy began a PhD program at Drexel University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (program: Molecular/cell biology and genetics). Danielle pursued an MPH program at Drexel University School of Public Health and Amanda launched her medical career the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
  • Biology alumnus, Mark LaSorda D.O. '10 founded Reinvented Health, a Direct Primary Care and Sports Medicine office. Prior to that, he was...
    Biology alumnus, Mark LaSorda D.O. ’10 founded Reinvented Health, a Direct Primary Care and Sports Medicine office. Prior to that, he was the assistant team Internist for the Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers as well as provided medical coverage for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.
  • With a goal to impact drug development and help ensure patient access to quality, safe, and effective treatments, Nick Schnaars '23 recen...
    With a goal to impact drug development and help ensure patient access to quality, safe, and effective treatments, Nick Schnaars ’23 recently completed his M.S. in Biotechnology, with a concentration in Regulatory Affairs at Johns Hopkins University.

A legacy of success. a reputation for high quality graduates. 

Many of our Ursinus graduates are accepted at premier graduate programs, almost always to earn a Ph.D., as well as to elite medical, dental, veterinary, and physician assistant programs across the country. Those who choose to enter the scientific work place after graduation from Ursinus are hired at cutting edge biotech firms, large and small, and many also ultimately pursue a graduate degree, though on a different time table.

Preparation for these successful careers begins in the undergraduate years and is often grounded in experiential learning. These experiences are often culminated in research presentations and/or publication with faculty co-authors.