Biology is the study of life, exploring how living organisms from microbes to animals to ecosystems interact with one another and the environment. The biological sciences program builds a foundation in topics like evolution, microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, biodiversity and more. Through diverse areas of study and hands-on experience, biological sciences students will be prepared for careers in industries from healthcare to agriculture to education, or for further education in graduate, medical or veterinary school.

UNH Manchester’s largest and most popular major, the biological sciences program is designed to give students the skills and hands-on experience for careers or further education in a range of competitive fields. Experiential learning is central to this program—students work side-by-side with faculty on research projects in our state-of-the-art labs and get real-world experience through internships and job shadows. With student-designed concentrations spanning areas such as biology teaching, genomics, ecology, microbiology, pre-professional health and more, biological sciences majors can customize their degrees for the future they want.

POTENTIAL CAREERS

Biochemist
Biological
Sciences teacher
Dentist
Environmental or medical scientist
Forensic science technician
Occupational therapist
Optometrist
Pharmacist
Physician assistant, physician or surgeon
Veterinarian

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

A student successfully completing the Biological Sciences program will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of basic biological principles, concepts, and theories, including the ability to evaluate and synthesize information and ideas.
Understand and apply the process of the scientific method, including being able to formulate hypotheses, design and conduct experiments with adequate controls to test hypotheses, interpret and evaluate data, draw conclusions, and present results.
Communicate technical information relating to biological topics in written materials and oral presentations.
Gather, analyze, organize, evaluate, and present scientific data, including the use of technology to solve problems and communicate information.
Search for, retrieve, understand, analyze and evaluate original research literature in the biological sciences.
Be competent in basic biology and chemistry laboratory skills and procedures and be familiar with the use of common laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Compete effectively for entry-level employment and for admission to graduate or professional schools in their chosen area and be successful in these endeavors.