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Related Careers and Opportunities
A degree in the sciences opens the door to a vast array of exciting careers. Graduates from UC Merced’s School of Natural Sciences
will have practical skills to enter the high-tech job market directly, as well as the in-depth knowledge needed to succeed in profes-
sional schools or graduate programs. The Natural Sciences curriculum thoroughly prepares our students for careers in a number of
important and rewarding fields, including medicine, dentistry, basic and applied biological research, veterinary medicine, management,
computer science, teaching, biotechnology, health care conservation and management, law, engineering, economics, environmental
sciences, policy and business. Pre-med/pre-health advising is available for all students interested in pursuing careers in medicine,
dentistry, pharmacy and other health fields. Learn more at
prehealth.ucmerced.edu
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
TEL:
209-228-4309
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WEBSITE:
naturalsciences.ucmerced.edu
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EMAIL:
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
JULIANNE SORIA
YEAR:
Senior
MAJOR:
Biological Sciences
HOMETOWN:
Monterey, Calif.
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:
Julianne is spearheading Project
Smile, a dental outreach program in Guatemala. She
is a member of Ohana, a Polynesian cultural dance
club, and is conducting undergraduate research.
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
Julianne plans to pursue
becoming a dentist with a focus on giving dental
care to underprivileged patients around the world.
QUOTE:
“Being such a new campus, UC Merced offers
so many opportunities. Anyone has the power to
make a difference, start something new, and will
be able to leave their mark on both the school and
community.”
Natural Sciences Students
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
DAVID BRANTLEY
YEAR:
Senior
MAJOR:
Physics
HOMETOWN:
Merced, Calif.
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:
David works in Professor Kevin Mitchell’s research
lab and is a member of the Society of Physics Students club. He enjoys
time working as an outdoor leader for UC Merced’s Outdoor Adventure
Program.
PLANS AFTER GRADUATION:
David plans to spend the summer laying on the
beaches along the California coast, and then returning to academia as a
graduate student in Fall 2013.
QUOTE:
“As a scientist, there is no better platform to launch your career
than UC Merced. It has given me the opportunity to hit the ground running
with research experience right from the start and a nurturing academic
environment that also makes learning fun. At what other major research
university could you take a class and then go have lunch with your
professor right after?”
PHOTOS:
Graduates in the School of Natural Sciences demonstrate practical and fundamental scientific skills that prepare them to
be successful in a diverse field of career paths from starting their own company to attending professional schools and graduate programs.
