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Areas of Emphasis

Biology B.S. Areas of Emphasis

Cellular and Molecular Biology

A biology degree with an emphasis in cellular and molecular biology provides you with all the preparation necessary for the health professions, pharmacy and pharmacology, and graduate school in cellular or molecular biology, virology, genetics, immunology and a variety of related fields.  You will first take two introductory courses to learn about the processes within cells and the mechanisms for communication between cells. You will then take a further concentration of courses in biology that are related to cellular and molecular biology.

Cellular and Molecular Biology Coursework 

Ecology, Ecosystems and Global Change

This Area of Emphasis will prepare students for government and industry careers in natural climate solutions, conservation, and environmental consulting, as well as graduate school in ecology, biogeochemistry, climate change and a variety of related fields.

Ecology, Ecosystems and Global Change Coursework

Integrative Biology

This Area of Emphasis provides an overview of the sub-fields available to biologists. This area of emphasis will prepare students for careers in health care, government, consulting and industry. It also provides preparation for Master's Degree programs in biomedical science or ecology and environmental science.

Integrative Biology Coursework


Biology Pre-medical B.S. Areas of Emphasis

Global Health Area of Emphasis

This focused training will prepare the graduate for professional programs in public health, infectious disease, conservation biology, and biomedical research.

Global Health Coursework

Human Health Area of Emphasis

This focused training will prepare the graduate for professional programs in medicine, dentistry, physician's assistant programs, and biomedical research.

Human Health Coursework