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Bachelor of Sciences in Biology

Biology
Bachelor of Science

Undergraduate (Bachelors)

On Campus (In-Person)

Downtown Location

 

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The Bachelor of Science degree program at the University of Houston-Downtown provides a broad-based curriculum in the liberal arts, the Natural Sciences and a set of courses specifically in biology. It is designed to meet the personal and career goals and interests of the student. The program allows the student a certain amount of flexibility in tailoring a degree program to his/her unique needs, yet does so within the confines of a traditional major in biology. This degree is particularly appropriate for students interested in the following areas:

  • dentistry
  • public health
  • science education
  • medicine and related fields that require post-graduate study
  • graduate work in biological or biomedical sciences

The degree program will help prepare students for various graduate or professional programs including Ph.D. programs in sciences and medical and dental school. It will also prepare students for lucrative careers through smaller classes, faculty mentoring, modern labs, hands-on experience and flexible class options. Students are encouraged to participate in an appropriate field experience or research activity as part of their curriculum.

DEGREE PLAN INFORMATION

Students should meet with a UHD Academic Advisor to develop their own plan.

CAREERS

Many biology majors attend graduate school after completing their bachelor’s degree. Some end up working in a field directly related to their major. Graduates have found careers in a wide range of industries:

  • health policy
  • medicine
  • dentistry
  • publishing
  • research
  • law
  • nutrition
  • teaching (elementary, middle and high school)

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates who earn a BS in Biology will be able to:

  • Demonstratebasic knowledge of thediscipline (Basic Knowledge).
  • Demonstratelaboratory skills commonto modern laboratories (LaboratorySkills).
  • Effectivelycommunicate scientificinformation in writing and in oralpresentations (CommunicationSkills).
  • Demonstratethe use of scientificreasoning to analyze and interpret data andimplement project-basedactivities (Scientific Reasoning andResearch).
  • Work as partof a team(Teamwork).
  • Demonstratean understanding of theethical standards for the responsibleconduct of scientific researchand its applications;(Ethics).

ADMISSIONS AND DECLARATION OF MAJOR

Students may declare a major in Biology if they meet the following criteria:

SUGGESTED MINORS

  • Chemistry 21 Hours Minimum
  • Geology 23 Hours Minimum
  • Microbiology 20 Hours Minimum

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