The Biology Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors at UMBC focus their coursework in six major research areas: cell, computational, developmental, evolutionary, molecular, and plant biology. Related areas of interest also include immunology, genetics, and neuroscience.
This kind of undergraduate coursework will engage students in research and lab-work that will encourage broad scientific reasoning skills leading to a wide range of career options and professional/graduate school programs.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students interested in these majors will have to complete coursework in biology, chemistry, math, statistics and physics.
Take some time to review the major requirements for the different biology degrees by following the links below:
Biology — Bachelor of Arts
Biology — Bachelor of Science
While both Biology degree (BA and BS) programs will prepare students for similar career pathways, there are differences in coursework and overall purpose between the two. The video below provides additional information.
A sample graduation plan for students interested in this major can be found here for the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts programs.
RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST
As one of the university’s largest academic departments, Biology students have a great variety of research opportunities both on and off campus.
Click HERE to see what faculty and students are researching.
CAREER OPTIONS
It is never too early to start connecting the dots between undergraduate studies and a career. UMBC offers life-long career advising support for undergraduates and alumni through our Career Center.
To get a sense of some careers that are available to a student in these majors please review the WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY BIOLOGY MAJOR? worksheet and/or feel free to begin consulting with the Life Science Career Center Liaison — Ms. Susan Hindle.