Bachelor's Degree in Biology
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology
Hours: 120
Biology Overview
As the study of life, biology requires a thorough understanding of the underlying chemical and physical principles governing all life processes. The Lamar University Bachelor of Science in Biology program will equip you to enter the professions of medicine, dentistry or other related career paths. You'll be equally prepared for environmental or biotechnology-related careers in various governmental agencies, private companies or academia.
The Bachelor of Science in Biology at Lamar University offers seven concentrations: cellular and molecular biology, ecology, aquatic biology, vertebrate or invertebrate zoology, pre-health professional and pre-medical technology. Watch the faculty interview to meet some of your professors and learn more about this program.
As part of your degree program, you will spend a significant amount of your educational time in the laboratory or field. By practicing methods and techniques, you can engage in internal research projects or be competitive for external summer research internships. After graduation, you can effectively compete for jobs or move into a graduate or professional program.
Biology Courses You May Take
Microbiology: You'll learn about microorganisms with emphasis on those of medical significance and problems of personal and community health.
General Botany: This course serves as an introduction to plant structure and function with emphasis on the seed plants.
Genetics: This is a course on the general principles of heredity, including human inheritance.
Molecular Biology: You'll understand the concepts and applications of procedures for isolation and identification of components found in cells. This course also addresses structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids as well as the roles of these molecules in important biochemical processes.
Organic Chemistry I: This course focuses on current theories and chemical principles as they relate to the field of structure and reaction of the various types of organic compounds.
Biology Career Paths
The study of biology at Lamar University includes coursework in botany, zoology, human anatomy and microbiology. You might complete an undergraduate degree in biology to prepare for a graduate program that leads to a career as a physician, veterinarian, pharmacist or physical therapist. You could also complete the four-year degree to excel in your existing career. However you choose to reach it, earning a B.S. in biology can lead to a number of different career paths.
Primary Careers
Lab technician, diagnostician, pre-med, pre-dent, pre-vet, biology teacher
- Science education
- Health sciences
- Veterinary medicine
- Forensics
- Environmental sciences
- Laboratories
- Health science facilities
- Schools and universities
- Hospitals
- Diagnosticians
- Research facilities