<p>I'm looking to major in biology at a place where they take it seriously! So anyone know of a place with biology programs that have a little something extra? Like a zoo, new labs, lots of research/research abroad opportunities, etc. Anything that gives their program an edge over others.</p>
<p>Suggestions for programs that have focuses on mammals, not just micro-organisms are especially welcomed!</p>
<p>Emory hosts the Yerkes Institute which focuses on primate research. If you’re instate, UC Davis has a fantastic animal science program (not sure if that’s what you’re looking for), as does Iowa State. All three could be described as biology dominant institutions. That is, a higher portion of their research expenditures go into biological sciences than most other members of the AAU.</p>
<p>I know Emory really encourages study abroad, and one of my friends at Davis will be studying abroad next semester. I’m not sure about the research abroad though. That seems like a question you’d need to ask people that work for the university.</p>
<p>I really want to study large canines/other carnivorous mammals.
Forgot to put that in the post though… .__.</p>
<p>Have you tried any of the college search engines using “zoology” and/or “animal biology” as a desired major? If you also plug in data about your GPA, test scores, and other requirements (size, location etc.) you can get a list to start you off…</p>
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<p>Sounds like you should be looking at schools that also have vet schools. They will likely have undergrad classes that are mammal related. </p>
<p>Are you pre-vet?</p>
<p>Of course I’ve used search engines, but they can’t take everything into effect when you click ‘find’. I’m just looking for more ideas :)</p>
<p>I’m not pre-vet, I just want to eventually study things like social structure/disease spread in African Wild Dogs/Dingos/Hyenas/etc. A bit idealistic, but you never know :D</p>
<p>muhlenberg college has a large collection of birds</p>
<p>The Research Museum at the Acopian Center for Ornithology</p>