Majors
A major in the biological sciences can lead to a variety of careers including research, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, teaching, forensics and many other areas. To facilitate preparation for these areas, the department offers a degree in General Biology with several tracks. While completing a common core of courses that is taken by all majors, students may select from the following:
- General Biology Track (B.A. or B.S.)
- Cellular/Molecular/Genetics Track (B.S.)
- Ecology/Evolution/Organismal Track (B.S.)
- Forensic Science Track (B.S.)
- Teacher Education Track (B.A.)
The department also administers an interdisciplinary degree in Environmental Science:
The department provides advising in the following additional areas:
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Pre-dentistry
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Pre-medicine
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Pre-veterinary medicine
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Pre-optometry
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Pre-pharmacy
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Pre-physical therapy
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Pre-physician assistant
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Pre-forestry
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Pre-wildlife management
Since several of these pre-professional areas require a bachelor's degree before acceptance into a professional degree program at another institution, all students are encouraged to pursue work in one of the tracks identified above.