$7,000.00
Biology - General, BS
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.
Students majoring in Biology may continue their education in professional schools or pursue graduate study in such diverse fields as animal physiology, molecular biology, botany, biochemistry, genetics, behavior genetics, ecology, microbiology, and neuroscience. Graduates not electing advanced study may obtain employment as technicians or research assistants in pharmaceutical industries, in hospital, clinical, and government laboratories, or at environmental firms. There are also many career opportunities for teachers with good training in the sciences. Certification is available for students interested in teaching science at the elementary or secondary level.
What Will You Learn?
In our biology/biotechnology programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including:
-Knowledge of living organisms, structure and behavioral interactions, and molecular processes.
-Collecting, organizing, interpreting and evaluating scientific information.
-Critically analyzing biological information, including experimental data.
-Drawing valid conclusions from experiments, among others
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.
| Analytical Skills | Cell Structure | Clinical Research |
| Complex Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Laboratory Skills |
| Scientific Management |
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Career Opportunities
Research Biologist
Laboratory Technician
Biomedical Scientist
Genetic Counselor
Environmental Scientist
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Science Writer
Health Educator