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B.S. in Biology James Madison University
Introduction
Biology is the interdisciplinary study of life in the world around us.
As a biologist, you can explore botany, evolution, genetics, medicine, and a plethora of other topics. The JMU biology program is designed to engage undergraduates in hands-on research projects. Our students have access to state-of-the-art labs and instrumentation in microscopy, genome sequencing, animal research, microbiology, and more. Our faculty work hard to mentor our students and prepare them for their future. At JMU, our biology majors are more than just students—they are scientists.
The department offers a four-year B.S. degree program in biology. Students may not receive dual credit toward the biology major for 300- and 400-level BIO courses that are applied toward the biotechnology major.
Biology majors must complete 40 credit hours of biology courses including 16 credit hours at the 300 and 400 levels. Specific requirements include four core courses (BIO 140, BIO 150, BIO 240, and BIO 250), at least two upper-division laboratory courses, and one course from a list of courses with an emphasis on organismal diversity. In addition, biology majors must complete a set of cognate courses in chemistry, mathematics, statistics, and physics that are listed below. Students are encouraged to participate in independent research with a faculty mentor. Credits earned doing research will count toward the biology major but some restrictions apply.
When requested, senior biology majors are expected to participate in program assessment test activities as a graduation requirement. Assessment information helps the department modify the curriculum to meet student needs.
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Curriculum
The department offers a four-year B.S. degree program for a major in biology and for a major in biology qualifying for the Secondary Collegiate Professional License. Students may not receive dual credit toward the biology major for 300- and 400-level BIO courses that are applied toward the biotechnology major.
Biology majors must complete 40 credit hours of biology courses including 16 credit hours at the 300 and 400 levels. Specific requirements include four core courses (BIO 140/BIO 140L, BIO 150/BIO 150L, BIO 240/BIO 240L, and BIO 250/BIO 250L), at least two upper-division laboratory courses, and one course from a list of courses with an emphasis on organismal diversity. In addition, biology majors must complete a set of cognate courses in chemistry, mathematics, statistics, and physics that are listed below. Students are encouraged to participate in independent research with a faculty mentor. Credits earned doing research will count toward the biology major but some restrictions apply.
When requested, senior biology majors are expected to participate in program assessment test activities as a graduation requirement. Assessment information helps the department modify the curriculum to meet student needs.
Required Courses
- General Education 41 Credit Hours1
- Quantitative requirement (in addition to General Education) 3 Credit Hours2
- Scientific Literacy requirement (in addition to General Education) 3-4 Credit Hours2
- Biology requirements (listed below) 40 Credit Hours
- Cognate requirements (listed below) 31-36 Credit Hours
Footnotes
1The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. The number of credit hours necessary to fulfill these requirements may vary.
2The quantitative and scientific literacy requirements are met by courses required in the major.
Biology Major Requirements
Biology Core Course Requirements: 16 Credit Hours
- BIO 140. Foundations of Biology I [C3NS] Credits: 3.00 and
- BIO 140L. Foundations of Biology I Laboratory [C3L] Credits: 1.00
- BIO 150. Foundations of Biology II Credits: 3.00 and
- BIO 150L. Foundations of Biology II Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 240. Genetics Credits: 3.00 and
- BIO 240L. Genetics Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 250. Quantitative Ecology and Evolution Credits: 3.00 and
- BIO 250L. Quantitative Ecology and Evolution Laboratory Credits: 1.00
Additional Biology Course Requirements: 24 Credit Hours
Students in the biology major must complete at least 24 credit hours of approved biology courses and at least 16 of these must be at the 300 and 400 levels. Up to 8 credit hours of 200-level BIO courses may count towards the 24 credit hour requirement, excluding BIO 270/BIO 270L. Also, one course must be from a group of courses on organismal diversity and two courses must have a laboratory component. Courses in both lists may count for both requirements. Three credits of independent research (BIO 497 and/or BIO 499A/BIO 499B/BIO 499C) may be used for one, but only one, of the laboratory courses.
Choose at least one organismal diversity courses:
- BIO 309. Marine and Freshwater Invertebrates Credits: 3.00
- BIO 310. Marine Biology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 320. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Credits: 4.00
- BIO 340. Morphology and Anatomy of Vascular Plants Credits: 4.00
- BIO 345. Animal Field Biology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 357. Galápagos Islands: Biodiversity and Conservation Credits: 3.00
- BIO 360. Plant Biology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 364. Human Uses of Plants Credits: 3.00
- BIO 386. Field Botany Credits: 4.00
- BIO 402. Forest Ecology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 405. Vertebrate Paleontology Credits: 3.00
- GEOL 405. Vertebrate Paleontology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 412. Mammalogy Credits: 4.00
- BIO 420. Medical Parasitology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 430. Ornithology: Research and Current Advances Credits: 4.00
- BIO 470. Morphology of Nonvascular Plants Credits: 4.00
- BIO 484. Aquatic Microbiology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 486. Systematics of Vascular Plants Credits: 4.00
Choose at least two laboratory courses:
- BIO 318. Experimental Vertebrate Development Credits: 2.00
- BIO 320. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Credits: 4.00
- BIO 340. Morphology and Anatomy of Vascular Plants Credits: 4.00
- BIO 342. Mathematical Models in Biology Credits: 3.00
- MATH 342. Mathematical Models in Biology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 343L. Immunology Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 345. Animal Field Biology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 346. Laboratory in Bacterial Pathogenomics Credits: 2.00
- BIO 348L. Medical Microbiology Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 350. Paleobiology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 354. Global Climate Change and Life: Ecological and Biological Impacts of Climate Variability Credits: 4.00
- BIO 364L. Laboratory in Human Uses of Plants Credits: 1.00
- BIO 360L. Plant Biology Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 366. Environmental Ecology and Evolution Credits: 4.00
- BIO 370. Animal Physiology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 386. Field Botany Credits: 4.00
- BIO 387L. Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 400. Geology and Ecology of the Bahamas Credits: 3.00
- GEOL 400. Geology and Ecology of the Bahamas Credits: 3.00
- BIO 402. Forest Ecology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 410. Advanced Human Anatomy Credits: 3.00
- BIO 412. Mammalogy Credits: 4.00
- BIO 416. Human Embryology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 420L. Medical Parasitology Lab Credits: 1.00
- BIO 430. Ornithology: Research and Current Advances Credits: 4.00
- BIO 432. Light Microscopy Credits: 4.00
- BIO 445. Neurobiology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 446. Experimental Neurobiology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 448L. Developmental Neurobiology Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 449. Insect Ecology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 452. Population Ecology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 455. Plant Physiology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 456. Landscape Ecology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 457. Biological Applications of Geographic Information Systems Credits: 4.00
- BIO 459. Freshwater Ecology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 460. Plant Biotechnology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 465. Environmental Toxicology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 470. Morphology of Nonvascular Plants Credits: 4.00
- BIO 480. Advanced Molecular Biology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 481. Genomics Credits: 4.00
- BIO 482. Human Histology Credits: 4.00
- BIO 483. Bioinformatics Credits: 4.00
- BIO 484. Aquatic Microbiology Credits: 3.00
- BIO 486. Systematics of Vascular Plants Credits: 4.00
- BIO 490. Mechanics of Animal Movement Credits: 4.00
Additional Information
Only one Topic in Biology (BIO 426/427) may fulfill one of the laboratory course and/or organismal requirements. A list of the topics that may be used is available in the biology department office. These can be repeated with a change in topic, but only 12 credits from BIO 426/427 can be applied toward the 40-hour biology course requirement.
When choosing additional biology courses to complete the 40 credit hour requirement, students are strongly encouraged to discuss their career interests with an adviser who can help select courses best suited to their needs. Students are encouraged to participate in independent research and teaching courses with a faculty mentor, though a maximum of eight credits of BIO 492, BIO 494, BIO 495, BIO 496, BIO 497, BIO 499A, BIO 499B, BIO 499C, and ISC 450 can be counted toward the biology major.
Cognate Requirements
The following five groups of support courses are required for the biology major. Consult your academic adviser about which courses are appropriate.
Required Courses
Complete all of the following: 11 Credit Hours
- CHEM 131. General Chemistry I [C3PP] Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 131L. General Chemistry Laboratory [C3L] Credits: 1.00
- CHEM 132. General Chemistry II Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 132L. General Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- CHEM 241. Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3.00
Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours
Chemistry beyond the minimum requirement is recommended in many areas of biology. Consult with your adviser about which courses are appropriate. Students who take BIO 361/CHEM 361 in addition to CHEM 242, CHEM 353, CHEM 354, or GEOL 355/CHEM 355 will have BIO 361/CHEM 361 applied toward their BIO 300-400-level elective requirements. BIO 361/CHEM 361 may not be used for both a chemistry cognate and a biology major elective.
- CHEM 242. Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3.00
- BIO 361. Biochemistry I Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 361. Biochemistry I Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 353. Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 354. Environmental Chemistry Field Camp Credits: 3.00 (summer only)
- GEOL 355. Geochemistry of Natural Waters Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 355. Geochemistry of Natural Waters Credits: 3.00
Choose one of the following sets of courses: 4-7 Credit Hours
Mathematics beyond the minimum requirement is desirable in many areas of biology. Consult your adviser about which courses are appropriate.
- MATH 231. Calculus with Functions I [C3QR] Credits: 3.00 and
- MATH 232. Calculus with Functions II Credits: 3.00
- MATH 233. Calculus with Modeling I [C3QR] Credits: 3.00 and
- MATH 234. Calculus with Modeling II Credits: 3.00
- MATH 235. Calculus I [C3QR] Credits: 4.00
Choose one of the following courses: 3-4 Credit Hours
Statistics beyond the minimum requirement are desirable in many areas of biology. Consult your adviser about which courses are appropriate.
- MATH 220. Elementary Statistics [C3QR] Credits: 3.00
- MATH 229. Introduction to Applied Statistics Using R [C3QR] Credits: 3.00
- MATH 285. Data Analysis Credits: 4.00
- MATH 318. Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 4.00
Choose one of the following sets of courses: 8 Credit Hours
- PHYS 140. College Physics I [C3PP] Credits: 3.00 and
- PHYS 140L. General Physics Laboratory [C3L] Credits: 1.00
- PHYS 150. College Physics II Credits: 3.00 and
- PHYS 150L. General Physics Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- PHYS 240. University Physics I [C3PP] Credits: 3.00 and
- PHYS 240L. University Physics Laboratory I [C3L] Credits: 1.00
- PHYS 250. University Physics II Credits: 3.00 and
- PHYS 250L. University Physics Laboratory II Credits: 1.00
Biology Recommended Schedule for Majors
First semester first year biology majors are encouraged to start with a 14-15 hour course load. This will generally include BIO 140/BIO 140L, CHEM 131, and CHEM 131L, and/or a math course plus General Education. The workload will then be increased in the second semester based on the level of first semester success.
First Year
- BIO 140. Foundations of Biology I [C3NS] Credits: 3.001 and
- BIO 140L. Foundations of Biology I Laboratory [C3L] Credits: 1.00
- BIO 150. Foundations of Biology II Credits: 3.00 and
- BIO 150L. Foundations of Biology II Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- CHEM 131. General Chemistry I [C3PP] Credits: 3.001
- CHEM 132. General Chemistry II Credits: 3.001
- CHEM 131L. General Chemistry Laboratory [C3L] Credits: 1.00
- CHEM 132L. General Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- Mathematics courses 4-7 Credit Hours1
- General Education: Cluster One 9-12 Credit Hours
Footnote
1Fulfills General Education: Cluster Three.
Second Year
- BIO 240. Genetics Credits: 3.00 and
- BIO 240L. Genetics Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- BIO 250. Quantitative Ecology and Evolution Credits: 3.00 and
- BIO 250L. Quantitative Ecology and Evolution Laboratory Credits: 1.00
- CHEM 241. Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3.00
- CHEM 242. Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3.00
or - BIO 361. Biochemistry I Credits: 3.00
or - CHEM 361. Biochemistry I Credits: 3.00
or - GEOL 355. Geochemistry of Natural Waters Credits: 3.00
or - CHEM 355. Geochemistry of Natural Waters Credits: 3.00
- Mathematics course 3-4 Credit Hours
- General Education: from Clusters Two, Four, and Five 12 Credit Hours
Third Year
- Upper-level biology laboratory courses 8 Credit Hours
- Biology elective 3-4 Credit Hours
- Physics courses 8 Credit Hours
- General Education: from Clusters Two, Four, and Five 7 Credit Hours
- Electives 6 Credit Hours
Fourth Year
- Upper-level biology laboratory course 4 Credit Hours
- Biology electives 9 Credit Hours
- General Education: from Clusters Two, Four, and Five 3 Credit Hours
- Electives 15 Credit Hours
Career Opportunities
A successful career and a meaningful life is what it’s all about. Whether it’s an internship, a great first job or a top graduate school appointment, JMU Dukes make their dreams ignite. You will, too.
Here are current openings available to JMU students.
Jobs for JMU Students
Biology
- 2023 Buck Institute Gap-Year Research Program at The Buck Institute for Research on Aging
- Biological Science Technician (Plant, Fish, Fish & Wildlife), Hydrological Technician, Biological Science Aid at USDA Forest Service
- Biology Tutor (Remote) at Upswing
- Research Tech II - Center for Craniofacial Innovation- Liao Lab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Research Tech IV - Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia-Richard Aplenc Lab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Research Associate – Emerging Contaminants at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
- Biological Field Technician - Bias Trials Administrator - (968) at Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc.
- Research Associate at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
- Organic Chemist Postdoctoral Position Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Assistant Supervisor, LAR at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- Research Scientist - Peptide Chemist at SRI International
- Associate Scientist / Scientist - Mammalian Expression at PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Scientist- Cell Line Development and Engineering at AstraZeneca
- 336852 Senior Scientist, Cell Biologist at GSK
- Interview Session: Research Technicians-Wednesday, October 5th-12:30 pm-3 pm (EST) Please join us for a virtual recruitment event for Research Techs on October 5th at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Aquatic Invasive Species Member - Amistad National Recreation Area at American Conservation Experience
- Postdoctoral Scholar at University of California San Francisco
- Postdoctoral Scholar - Cancer Biology at University of California San Francisco
- Biological Field Technician - (966) at Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc.
Environmental
- Associate Director, Conservation Systems at The Nature Conservancy
- Project Manager, Forest, and Climate Conservation at The Nature Conservancy
- Integrated Water Resources Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 3) at Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
- Assistant Account Executive, Sustainability at Edelman
- QHSE Graduate Within Offshore Wind at Orsted North America Inc.
- Climate and Energy Coordinator - Job ID 59125 at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Research Data Web Developer at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
- Organic Prep Analyst 1 - Environment Testing at Eurofins
- Research Associate – Emerging Contaminants at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
- Sample Registration Technician at Eurofins
- General Engineer/Physical Scientist-OAR at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Law Clerk - OMS at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Attorney-Adviser (Attorney Honors Fellow) - OMS at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Senior Quality Engineer at IPG Photonics
- Environmental Field Testing Technician at Alliance Technical Group
- Environmental Specialist at Republic Services
- Environmental Geologist/Scientist at LaBella Associates
- Geotechnical Engineer at RK&K
- Cement Development Engineer - Ash Grove Cement, USA at CRH
Laboratory
- Research Associate I – Tissue Processing at Allen Institute
- 2023 Buck Institute Gap-Year Research Program at The Buck Institute for Research on Aging
- Sample Prep Technician at Eurofins
- Organic Prep Analyst 1 - Environment Testing at Eurofins
- Sample Registration Technician at Eurofins
- Laser/Optical Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories
- Assistant Supervisor, LAR at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- Entry Level Sales Executive (Virginia Beach, VA) 3585 at Genesis Biotechnology Group
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (Recent Graduates) at Natera
- Postdoctoral Scholar at University of California San Francisco
- Communications Specialist at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
- Scientist, Analytical Chemistry at Eurofins
- Laboratory Technician - St. Louis, MO at Eurofins
- Laboratory Analyst at Eurofins
- Microbiologist/Environmental Engineer/Chemist-ORD at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Study Technician- Animal Operations at Labcorp
- SRNL R&D Sr. Engineer, Tritium Technologies at Savannah River National Laboratory
- SRNL Sr. Polymer Engineer, Tritium Technologies at Savannah River National Laboratory
- SRNL Senior Scientist A at Savannah River National Laboratory
Wildlife
- Biological Science Technician (Plant, Fish, Fish & Wildlife), Hydrological Technician, Biological Science Aid at USDA Forest Service
- Licensing Representative at Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Hatchery Worker at Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
- FOIA Compliance Officer at Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
- Biological Field Technician - Bias Trials Administrator - (968) at Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc.
- Consulting or Senior Bat Biologist - (967) at Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc.
- Aquatic Invasive Species Member - Amistad National Recreation Area at American Conservation Experience
- Fisheries Biologist at Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Environmental Field Coordinator at Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
- Field Crew Member at Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
- Senior Fish Culturist at Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Wildlife Investigator at Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Biologist Technician - Fisheries at Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- District Wildlife Manager at Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Bird Farm Technician at Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Pheasant Distribution Driver at Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Senior Accountant at Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Principal Wildlife Biologist at Wyoming Game and Fish Department
- Associate or Consulting Biologist - ESA Compliance Specialist - (958) at Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc.
Internships for JMU Students
Biology
- Intern - Civil Engineering (Greater Phoenix, AZ) at Kimley-Horn
- DoD College Acquisition Internship Program at Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO CBRND)
- USDA-ARS Biological Sciences Research Internship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
- USDA-ARS Research Fellowship in Microbiology and Pathobiology at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
- Study Technician- Animal Operations Summer Internship at Labcorp
- 2023 Buck Institute Summer Internship at The Buck Institute for Research on Aging
- Research & Development Intern (Summer 2023) at Schreiber Foods
- Environmental Summer Intern 2023 (Paid) at BNSF Railway
- Environmental Intern (Target Class: Environmental Analyst 1) at State of Connecticut Executive Branch
- Animal Care Internship - Large Carnivores at The Wild Animal Sanctuary - Texas
- Environmental Engineers / Physical Scientists and Biologists, Premier College Summer Internship (PCIP) - Non-Military at Air Force Civilian Service
- CDC Clinical Chemistry Internship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
- Study Technician - Anatomical Pathology Summer Intern at Labcorp
- (#Req-020077) Quality Internship - Summer 2023 - Nationwide at Conagra Brands
- USDA-ARS Plant Pathogen Research Opportunity in Citrus: Developing Solutions to Citrus Greening Disease at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
- USDA-ARS Molecular and Computational Biology Internship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
- Virongy Marketing and Business Development Intern at Virongy Biosciences Inc.
- Elanco Summer Intern- Pet Health Sales at Elanco Animal Health
- Elanco Summer Intern- Farm Animal Sales at Elanco Animal Health
Environmental
- ALLEX Program Participant - Large Industries, Plant Engineer Base Operations Track Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering Majors at Air Liquide
- ALLEX Program Participant - Large Industries, Pipeline Base Operations Track Civil or Mechanical Engineering Majors at Air Liquide
- ALLEX Program Participant - Large Industries, Smart Innovative Operations Base Operations Track Mechanical or Data Analytics Engineering Majors at Air Liquide
- ALLEX Program Participant - Large Industries, Base Operations Track Electrical Engineering Major at Air Liquide
- Intern - Civil Engineering (Greater Phoenix, AZ) at Kimley-Horn
- Safety Intern - Kiewit Safety (Summer 2023) at Kiewit
- Software Engineering Coop (Spring 2023) at Carrier
- Environmental Science and Engineering AmeriCorps Fellow at U.S. Dept. of Interior - Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- Product Design Mechanical Engineer (Intern) at Verkada
- Service Operations Internship - Summer 2023 at Casey's
- AT&T Supply Chain Graduate Internships -Sustainability & Supplier Diversity at AT&T
- Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern- Renewables- IEA- Nationwide, USA at Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc
- Strategy and Corporate Development Summer Analyst at Santander Bank, N.A.
- Test Engineering Intern at Second Order Effects Inc
- Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2023) at Schreiber Foods
- Environmental Summer Intern 2023 (Paid) at BNSF Railway
- Environmental Intern (Target Class: Environmental Analyst 1) at State of Connecticut Executive Branch
- Mystic Aquarium Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Internship at Mystic Aquarium
- Factory Farming Awareness Coalition - National College Internship Spring 2023 at Factory Farming Awareness Coalition
Laboratory
- Software Engineering Coop (Spring 2023) at Carrier
- USDA-ARS Biological Sciences Research Internship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
- USDA-ARS Research Fellowship in Microbiology and Pathobiology at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
- Study Technician- Animal Operations Summer Internship at Labcorp
- Clinical Vet Tech Intern at Labcorp
- 2023 Buck Institute Summer Internship at The Buck Institute for Research on Aging
- Technical Intern - Systems Integration & Test at Ball Aerospace
- Technical Intern - Data Scientist at Ball Aerospace
- Technical Intern - Thermal Engineer at Ball Aerospace
- Technical Intern - Optical Engineer at Ball Aerospace
- R9528 Graduate (Year-Round) Internship - Electrochemical Devices (Electrolysis, Fuel Cell, CO2 or N2 Reduction), Electrochemistry, or Mass Spectrometry at National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Building Performance Intern at Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
- University of Washington Neurological Surgery Summer Student Program (NSSSP) at University of Washington Neurological Surgery Summer Student Program
- Technical Research and Development Summer Intern 2023 (Paid) at BNSF Railway
- CDC Clinical Chemistry Internship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
- Clinical Vet Tech Intern at Labcorp
- Surgery Team - Animal Operations Intern at Labcorp
- Study Technician - Anatomical Pathology Summer Intern at Labcorp
- Immunology & Immunotoxicology Summer Intern - Internship at Labcorp
Wildlife
- Mystic Aquarium Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Internship at Mystic Aquarium
- CleanEarth4Kids.org Video/Film/Photography Intern at CleanEarth4Kids.org
- CleanEarth4kIds.org Environmental Intern at CleanEarth4Kids.org
- CleanEarth4Kids.org Legal Intern at CleanEarth4Kids.org
- CleanEarth4Kids.org Education Intern at CleanEarth4Kids.org
- CleanEarth4Kids.org Human Health Intern at CleanEarth4Kids.org
- Wild Animal Care Intern at Forest Animal Rescue
- Environmental Science Intern for Planning, Permitting, Licensing at TRC Companies
- Event Planning Intern Spring 2023 at Project Chimps
- Visual Media Intern Winter 2022/23 at Project Chimps
- Blog Writer Intern Winter 2022/23 at Project Chimps
- Horticulture & Habitat Internship Winter 2022/23 at Project Chimps
- Chimpanzee Care Intern Winter 2022/23 at Project Chimps
- Primate Behavior & Training Intern Winter 2022/23 at Project Chimps
- Biological Support Members - Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex at American Conservation Experience
- Paid Equine Internship at Whitestone Farm, LLC
- Non-native Snapping Turtle Survey Members (2) - Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, AZ at American Conservation Experience
- Invasive Species Member - Goose Island State Park, TX at American Conservation Experience
- Whitestone Farm Equine Internship at Whitestone Farm, LLC
Scholarships and Funding
Madison awards more than 400 one- to four-year scholarships each year to incoming students. The primary criterion for merit-based scholarships is exceptional academic performance. Other selection criteria may include leadership, involvement, and career goals.
The Madison Scholarships Hub is the application center for all JMU Foundation scholarships at James Madison University. To access the Madison Scholarships Hub, log in to MyMadison. Under the Applicant tab, click on the Madison Scholarships Hub logo.
All students are encouraged to fill out the General Application in the Madison Scholarships Hub to be considered for various scholarship opportunities. Qualifications for the majority of our scholarships are based on the General Application information as well as information pulled directly from your admissions application.
Review the criteria carefully for any recommended scholarship opportunities you are presented with and if you meet the qualifications, click apply to submit the additional required information. Deadlines vary across departments so be sure to complete the General Application as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Some scholarship opportunities become available starting in the fall while others open later so be sure to check back in January, February and March.