Outside the Classroom

Outside the classroom, students gain experience in settings that allow them to further expand their interpersonal, academic, research and life skills

Winter Term

Ursinus in
Costa Rica

Every other winter break, Ursinus biology students have the opportunity to travel throughout Costa Rica, pursuing research projects at four biological field stations in a diverse array of tropical habitats.

Internships

Internships provide opportunities for students to test themselves in potential career environments. Ursinus students complete summer or academic year internships in:

Health professions – doctor, dental, optometry, veterinary hospitals and offices, assisted living facilities and hospices
Zoos, biological field stations, nature preserves
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies

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Faculty-Lead Field Experiences

The Biology Department also sponsors faculty-lead field experiences. These have included:

Marine biology at the Woods Hole Research Center, Massachusetts
Neotropical biology at field stations in Costa Rica
Darwinian evolution in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

In addition to these opportunities, many of our students conduct research with a Biology faculty member. A variety of research projects in a range of subdisciplines of biology are ongoing.