The mission of the Biology Department is to provide students with a relevant education
for biomedical and biotechnological careers, to lead in molecular biological research,
and to serve the university and the scientific community. The Biology program prepares
undergraduate students for graduate education in the medically allied professions
and in the specialized fields of the biological sciences.
A wide variety of career opportunities is currently available for those individuals
possessing advanced knowledge and skills, particularly in the areas of biochemistry,
molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, genetics, endocrinology, and immunology.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students in Biology will be able to:
Read, understand, and interpret biological research papers
Design and conduct scientific research projects.
Analyze quantitative research data
Communicate scientific information
BS in Biology
Program Description
The mission of the Biology Department is to provide students with a relevant education
for biomedical and biotechnological careers, to lead in molecular biological research,
and to serve the university and the scientific community. The Biology program prepares
undergraduate students for graduate education in the medically allied professions
and in the specialized fields of the biological sciences.
A wide variety of career opportunities is currently available for those individuals
possessing advanced knowledge and skills, particularly in the areas of biochemistry,
molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, genetics, endocrinology, and immunology.
The mission of the Biology Department is to provide students with a relevant education
for biomedical and biotechnological careers, to lead in molecular biological research,
and to serve the university and the scientific community. The Biology program prepares
undergraduate students for graduate education in the medically allied professions
and in the specialized fields of the biological sciences.
A wide variety of career opportunities is currently available for those individuals
possessing advanced knowledge and skills, particularly in the areas of biochemistry,
molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, genetics, endocrinology, and immunology.
Exceptionally qualified and motivated students may earn both BS and MS degrees in
Biology in five years. The student fulfills the requirements for a BS degree in four
years and for an MS degree the following year. A minimum of 160 credit hours are required
to complete both degrees. The MS degree requires the completion of a thesis based
on the student’s own research.
Program Requirements
Students may apply for the BS/MS program as early as the end of their 4th semester
and no later than the end of the 6th semester.
