Biology
Bachelor of Science, Department of Biology
Department Overview
The mission of the Biology Department is to prepare students to appreciate the complexity of living systems, understand biological principles, use the scientific method, and be critical thinkers and problem solvers. By the end of their senior year, students will have acquired the ability to engage in collaborative and creative projects and to communicate the results of their work. They will be prepared to enter graduate and professional schools, science education, research fields, and biotechnology, among other careers.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Active research involving students in every phase of the research process.
- Opportunities to be involved in exciting trips and activities centered around gaining a better understanding of the natural world and experiencing new people and places and environments.
- Energetic, professionally trained, passionate faculty.
- A wide variety of courses allowing students to specialize in sub-disciplines of interest or maintain a broad, generalized track.
- A proven track record of alumni success.
Career Opportunities*
- Agriculture & Food Science
- Animal Behavior
- Animal Health
- Bioacoustics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Botanist
- College/University Faculty
- Conservationist
- Entomologist
- Fish & Game Warden
- Food Scientist
- Forensic Scientist
- Forester
- Geneticist
- Health Care & Medical Professions
- Horticulturist
- Industrial Laboratories
- Marine Biology & Oceanography
- Microbiologist
- Museums
- National Park Service
- Natural Resource Management
- Paleontologist
- Toxicologist
- Veterinary Medicine
- Water Conservationist
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Zoologist & Aquarist
* More on the department website.
