Specializations

B.S. Degree Biological Sciences

 

The University specifies a core curriculum of basic education courses, and there are specific requirements for the B.S. degree in the College of Science. In addition to these courses, the Department of Biological Sciences offers undergraduate coursework that spans the great breadth of modern academic biology. It offers specializations in two options within the B.S. degree in Biological Sciences, a Biomedical Track and an Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Track. A concentration in biology for Secondary School Certification is also available.

The Biomedical Track prepares students for: The Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Track prepares students for:
Pre-professional
Programs in:		 Careers and/or advanced degree programs in:
Dentistry Ecology
Medicine** Environmental Biology
Optometry Evolutionary Biology
Pharmacology** Systematics
Veterinary Medicine Zoology
Pre-Allied Health
Programs in:		 Plant Sciences
Dietetics and Nutritional Science Bioarchaeology
Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science) Paleontology
Occupational Therapy Wildlife and Fisheries
Physician's Assistant
Physical Therapy
Advanced degree
programs in:
Molecular Biology**
Cell Biology**
Immunology**
Animal Physiology

**The B.S. in Microbiology also offers excellent preparation in these fields as well.

Interest Programs Supporting Specialization


Research Participation
On-the-job Experience

Senior Students' Honors Program
Minority Biomedical Research Support
Minority Access to Research Careers

Employment Opportunities


Many graduates in Biological Science and Microbiology choose additional study at the Masters' and Doctoral levels. Others find positions in:

*Local, State, and Federal Governmental Agencies
*Industry (Research and Sales)
*Hospital-Clinical Laboratories
*Biotechnology Development
*Secondary Schools (B.S. in Biology with Secondary School Certification)