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Bachelor of Arts in Biology



Understand and respect the patterns and processes of the living world. You will develop technical and analytical skills needed to identify and evaluate the significance of biological problems across all levels of organization, from the cell to the biosphere.

Innovative interdisciplinary courses such as Nature in Ireland, Environmental Biology, Environmental Literature, Amazon Experience, and a first year writing course focusing on water availability and quality will broaden your understanding of how biology affects everything and may lead you to an exciting and unexpected career.


Career Opportunities Include

  • Biologist
  • Environmental science
  • Conservationist
  • Health professions
  • Teaching and research
  • Graduate studies
For detailed curriculum and more please visit the Course Catalog entry for this program.

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