Students majoring in biology gain a broad understanding of the fundamental nature and characteristics of living things and the ways in which they interact. Their studies cover the full range of life sciences, from cancer genes to acid rain, and from lichens to marine mammals. The biology B.S. program prepares students for study in a broad spectrum of biological sciences, professional training programs in the health sciences, careers in teaching, and entry-level scientist positions in industry, government agencies, and universities.

The College of Biological Sciences is one of only a handful of colleges devoted entirely to the study of all of the biological sciences and the majors offered reflect the breadth and depth of the field. All of the college's majors provide a strong foundation in math, chemistry, physics and general biology, as well as more advanced courses in biochemistry, genetics, and ecology.

Intake: Fall and Spring