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The biology major is the most popular and straight­forward (no extra coursework required) route to gaining admission to all medically related profes­sional schools to pursue a degree as a doctor, dentist, veterinarian, pharmacist, physician’s assistant, physical therapist (PT), or medical perfusionist. The biotechnology major prepares students for careers in academic, clinical, industrial, or government research labs, and for graduate study in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and related fields.

In our biology/biotechnology programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including:

The General Concentration combines a strong core of fundamentals followed by advanced training in upper-level courses. The department emphasizes hands-on experience in laboratory and field settings. Students pursuing the General Concentration have the most flexibility in course selection from cell/molecular courses to courses in physiology, evolution or whole organisms.