Biological Sciences, BS

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DEGREE:

Bachelor of Science (BS)

DELIVERY:

Face-to-Face

LOCATION:

Morehead

TIME REQUIRED:

4 Years

Gives students a strong foundation in biology and prepares them for careers in healthcare, research, education, and environmental science. Students build skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Course Requirements

Builds on biology with a focus on protecting and studying the environment, including topics like conservation and environmental testing. It prepares students for careers working with natural resources, ecosystems, and environmental issues.

Course Requirements

Combines biology courses with hands-on teaching experience to prepare students to become science teachers. It helps students build strong science knowledge while learning how to teach and work in a classroom.

Course Requirements

Allows students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in biology in about five years, saving time and money. Students can begin taking graduate-level courses during their senior year to get a head start on their advanced degree.

Course Requirements

What You’ll Learn in Biological Sciences

You’ll gain a solid scientific education with hands-on learning opportunities through a variety of classroom and laboratory assignments. You can even work on research as early as your freshman year with our Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program.

What You Can Do with a biological Sciences Degree

A degree in biology prepares you for a variety of exciting careers. Develop in-demand skills like oral and written communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue graduate and professional degree programs.

Conservation Biologist
Environmental Scientist
Forensic Scientist
Healthcare Professional
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Quality Control Technician
Research Scientist
Science Writer
Teacher or Professor
Biotechnologist

Bristol Myers Squibb
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Five Rivers
Microbiologics
Thermo Fisher Scientific
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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What Makes Morehead State’s Program Different

Students can get hands-on experience through summer courses and field research at a Gulf Coast laboratory. They study ocean life in its natural setting, collect and analyze data, and use modern lab equipment to better understand marine ecosystems.

By working alongside professional scientists, students gain real-world research experience and build skills that prepare them for careers in environmental science, marine biology, and related fields.

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