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The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs for students preparing for careers in education, laboratory and field research, biotechnology, environmental sciences, medical laboratory sciences, cytotechnology, nuclear medicine technology, food science technology, and pre-professional programs including pre-medicine, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary medicine.
Biology programs are housed in the Department of Biological Sciences
The biology major offers a core program intended to develop a common background in biology and additional upper-level courses designed to provide specialized options.
Students can complete the requirements for a Biology B.S. by selecting the general non-specialized biology major or one of the alternative specialized emphases.
A critical understanding and awareness of cellular and molecular physiology is necessary for future leaders pursuing careers in healthcare, translational, or essential scientific discovery.
The Biology BS: Organismal and Ecology emphasis is for students fascinated with the diversity of living things and the biology of populations, communities, and ecosystems.
Cytotechnology involves the microscopic study of cells for evidence of disease and cancer.
The medical laboratory science profession involves the analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Nuclear Medicine Technology is a highly specialized allied healthcare field that utilizes radioactive materials in diagnosis, treatment of disease, and medical research.
The Biology Minor is a general introduction to the biological sciences and is a great addition to any major. It is under the College of Science, Engineering and Technology,
Program requirements for Master of Science in Biology.