BIO 4095 - Biology Internship

Credits: 4

The Biology Internship is an intensive work/study experience co-supervised by the Internship Coordinator in the Department of Biology at Merrimack College and a designated mentor in the workplace. Students are placed according to their interest in a variety of public, private or non-profit work settings, including: biomedical, pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology laboratories and facilities; medical, veterinary and/or dental clinics; and environmental and ecological positions. Requirements include 100-150 supervised hours, a work log, a reflective paper and a capstone presentation. Advanced planning is required to obtain the necessary permissions.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing as a Biology Major and consent of the Internship Coordinator.
Fulfills: X in LS Core
Note: Advanced planning is required to obtain the necessary permissions.

A limit of one semester of either Internship (BIO 4095) or Directed Study/Research I or II (BIO 4092, or BIO 4096) may fulfill an upper level elective requirement for the major.