Biology B.S.

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The B.S. in Biology prepares students for a number of science-based careers. The program includes biological, chemical, and physical science courses as well as advanced life sciences coursework and research. Students also have the option of a pre-med concentration designed to prepare them for admission to medical school after graduation.

Graduates go on to work in a variety of fields, including medical research, conservation, public health, and veterinary medicine. Jobs include biologist, forensic biologist, veterinarian, doctor, dentist, and nurse.

Contact Information

Paul Badger, Ph.D.
Department Head & Coordinator, Lab Safety
badger@rmu.edu
412-397-4032 phone

4-Year Course Plan

Freshman Year, Fall

Freshman Year, Spring

Sophomore Year, Fall

Sophomore Year, Spring

Junior Year, Fall

Junior Year, Spring

  • BIOL3370 Cell & Molecular Biology
  • BIOL3375 Cell/Molecular Biology Lab
  • OPEN Elective
  • OPEN Elective
  • ELIT2055 World Literature
  • HIST1700 World Civilization
  • OPEN Elective

Senior Year, Fall

Senior Year, Spring

  • BIOLXXXX Biology Elective
  • BIOLXXXX Biology Elective
  • BIOL4700 Senior Thesis/Internship
  • BIOL3650 Advanced Physiology
  • BIOL3660 Advanced Physiology Lab
  • PSYC1010 General Psychology

Sample Courses:

These are some of the classes for students in this academic program:

Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Advanced Physiology
Animal Behavior
Major Credits
70
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Core Credits
41
Communication Skills, Economics, Humanities, History, Sciences, etc.
Elective Credits
9

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