Undergraduate Biology
About the Biology Program
Through the biology curriculum, students will be exposed to basic and advanced principles of molecular, cellular, organismal and population biology. Students with a specific interest in the biological sciences can choose to concentrate their studies in a variety of fields, including anatomy, botany, cellular biology, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology and zoology, among others.
What Can I Do With a Biology Degree?
A degree in biology is commonly viewed as a steppingstone to a career in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine, and while that’s certainly true, it is so much more than that. Many biology graduates get jobs right out of college as medical technologists, conservation biologists, research technicians, quality control specialists, food science technicians and pharmaceutical sales representatives, among many other careers. A degree in biology is also preparation for advanced training to become a physical therapist, physician assistant, occupational therapist, nutritionist, forensic scientist or marine biologist. Less well-known careers such as museum curator, science writer, medical illustrator and wildlife photographer also await biology graduates. And let us not forget one of the most rewarding careers of all, biology teacher.
Why Choose a Biology Degree?
- Hands-on Learning
Nearly all biology classes include a weekly laboratory session using modern equipment and the latest techniques. Lab sessions involve one-on-one instruction by professors, not graduate students. - Student-Faculty Research
Biology majors may collaborate with faculty on undergraduate research, a long-standing tradition in the department. After working independently on their projects, students have the opportunity to present their research at conferences and become co-authors on scientific papers. - Support and Guidance
Each undergraduate is assigned an academic adviser who guides the student on which courses to take, monitors the progress toward the degree and helps him or her make decisions about further education and career goals. - Experienced Faculty
Our classes are taught by full-time faculty who are highly trained in a variety of disciplines in biology. The faculty bring a wealth of scientific knowledge, research expertise and real world experience to each class, lab and advising session. - Excellent Research Facilities
The department resides in a recently renovated building that boasts modern labs and research facilities equipped with sophisticated instruments that may be used in student faculty research.
