The bachelor of science (BS) degree is designed for students who seek a rigorous, cross-disciplinary education in the physical sciences. Additional coursework is taken in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, providing the student with a broad scientific foundation suitable for careers in biotechnology, medicine, science-based research, health-related professions, chemical and molecular disciplines and advanced graduate studies.
Students can earn the BS in biological sciences alone, or with one of four emphases: chemistry, bioinformatics, health and medicine, or research and technology.
Students who complete the bachelor of science in biological sciences will be able to:
- Integrate biological, chemical, physical and math principles to develop and carry out an independent research project.
- Communicate current scientific ideas effectively in both oral and written formats to a diverse audience.
- Think critically and quantitatively assess innovative, global research in a scientific discipline.
