Our biological sciences program entails a rigorous course of study. Students have the opportunity to concentrate in one of four areas:
Bioinformatics
Environmental Science
Molecular/Cellular
Organismal
This flexibility allows you to experience the breadth of biological sciences with a focused specialty. You receive a high-quality educational experience with opportunities for research and internships.
After successfully completing our Bachelor of Science in biology program, you can pursue advanced degrees in environmental or life science, or develop a meaningful career in biological or environmental sciences.
Career Options
With a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, you will have the option to pursue graduate school and/or various career opportunities in areas such as:
Drug Discovery
Medicine
Public Health
Environmental Science
Health Policy and Administration
Education
Biostatistics
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to: 1. Recognize structure-function relationship in biological systems including membranes, nucleic acids, proteins, cells and organelles 2. Relate the principles of cellular energetics. 3. Describe how mutation leads to evolution and species diversity. 4. Distinguish the processes involved in duplication, expression and inheritance of genetic material. 5. Compare and contrast major biological characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells including: cell structures, replication, inheritance/recombination, expression and regulation of gene expression, and relate methods of microbial control, including physical, chemical and chemotherapeutic. 6. Evaluate, interpret and discuss scientific journal articles. 7. Plan, design and execute an experiment following the tenets of the scientific method. 8. Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. 9. Demonstrate proficiency in the lab with the following: microscopy, basic analysis of DNA and proteins, field and environmental techniques, and lab safety. 10. Characterize the roles of humans in and on the environment.
January 2025
School of Arts and Sciences
201 Wood Street,
PITTSBURGH,
Pennsylvania,
15222, United States
Applicants must have completed secondary (high school) schooling or have university or college credits from a university outside of the U.S. Proof of English proficiency: Duolingo English Test:105 plus, Academic IELTS 6.0 plus; TOEFL 61 plus.
