Biology

Degrees & Programs

Major in Biology-B.A.

The B.A. is lighter in life science and heavier in the humanities than the B.S. It is suitable for a preparation for medicine, dentistry, law, and veterinary science and may be attractive to students wishing to include a year of language study abroad.

Major in Biology—B.S.

The B.S. prepares students to enter professional schools in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and law or to enter graduate schools for one of the specialized areas of biology such as anatomy, botany, ecology, microbiology, zoology, or physiology, and in the field of Public Health.

Major in Natural Science—B.S.

This major is for students who wish to teach high school science. The program is designed to meet the requirements of the California secondary teaching credential in biology, chemistry, and physics.

Major in Environmental Studies, B.S.

This major is for students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in an environmental subject or career possibilities in areas such as air quality, conservation biology, energy, environmental economics, environmental policy, marine resources, solid waste management, water management or wildlife management.

Guidesheets

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BIOL-01.pdf
Major in Biology–B.A.
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BIOL-02.pdf
Major in Biology–B.S.
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BIOL-03.pdf
Major in Natural Science–B.S.
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ENVR-01.pdf
Major in Environmental Studies-B.S.