Biology

A student enrolled in the Majors program in Biology will complete a minimum of 42 semester hours in Biology, and additional courses in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics according to the program outlined below. Students may choose to take a general Biology degree or to obtain a Life Sciences or Environmental Biology specialization. The Life Sciences specialization will focus on cell & molecular biology as well as the biomedical sciences, and may be of interest to students who intend to pursue careers or graduate opportunities related to the health professions, or research/innovation in biomedical or biotechnological sciences. The Environmental Biology specialization will focus on the interaction of plants and animals with the environment and may be selected by students interested in careers or graduate studies related to conservation, wildlife biology or ecology. The General Biology stream will give students a broad background in biology, with good preparation for all areas of Biology.

Field of study: Biology/Biological Sciences, General