Biology

Program Details

Our Bachelor of Science in Biology program prepares students for a flexible future in the sciences by providing a broad background in all areas of biology. Classes are taught by professors, never grad students. And class sizes are kept small. All so you can get personal attention from your instructor.

To promote active learning and understanding of the scientific process, almost every course has a lab component. You’ll develop your research skills, practice in experimental design and hypothesis testing, and learn how to work collaboratively.

Pre-Professional Programs

Many of our biology students go on to professional school after graduation. To help with this transition, we offer the following pre-professional programs:

• Pre-Chiropractic
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Podiatry
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine

*The Pre-Physical Therapy program has a direct entry path to the University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Prepared for grad school and beyond.

Since 2010, a whopping 79% of UJ biology graduates who applied to professional or graduate schools were accepted. We credit this, in part, to our curriculum—where students can take both broad science courses and courses that allow for specialization.

A lot of our graduates go on to masters and PhD programs in science. Others pursue teaching or work in industries such as:

• Pharmacy
• Biotechnology
• Seed companies
• Natural resources
• Wildlife biology
• Fisheries, or as a game warden

Course Requirements

All required courses are listed in the academic catalog. To view specific course requirements:

1. Visit the academic catalog here
2. Select your program of study from the list
3. Click “Requirements”