Internships & Careers: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

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Students majoring in biology sciences disciplines are supported by academic advisors and faculty mentors. Your advisor helps with course planning and academic progress, while your faculty mentor—an expert in your major and career field—offers guidance tailored to your goals. Mentors can help you choose upper-level courses, find research and internship opportunities, explore graduate or professional school options, and prepare application materials like resumes or personal statements. This dual support system ensures you receive both academic and professional guidance as you move toward your future career.

Internships

Internships and co-ops give you real-world experience, help you explore career paths, and build valuable connections—all before you graduate.

Whether you're gaining hands-on skills or discovering what you love (or don’t), these opportunities set you apart in the job market and bring your classroom learning to life.

Visit NKU's Career Services Center (CSC) to explore internship and co-op positions with local and abroad companies, polish your professional skills, as well as explore job opportunities during and after your undergraduate study.

Visit the CSC Website

Careers

Environmental Science

What Can You Do with a Degree in Environmental Sciences?

The environmental field is incredibly diverse, and so are the career opportunities available to graduates with a B.S. in Environmental Science. Whether you're interested in working outdoors, in a lab, with communities, or in policy, there's a path for you. Below are some broad categories of careers in the field. This list isn't exhaustive—but it gives you a sense of the many directions you can go.

Public Education and Outreach

Work with the public to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote solutions. Opportunities can be found with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, parks, outdoor education centers, and more.

Technical and Restoration Solutions

Tackle environmental challenges through pollution monitoring, habitat restoration, site assessments, environmental planning, modeling, and more. These roles are often found in consulting firms, water and wastewater facilities, government agencies, and some nonprofits.

Environmental Policy and Law

Focus on the political and legal sides of environmental issues. This can include lobbying, technical writing, data collection and analysis, and supporting regulations or litigation efforts.

Field Research and Studies

Get hands-on with nature through species surveys, habitat assessments, and ecological research. These jobs are typically offered by consulting firms and government agencies.

More information coming soon!