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An undergraduate education in biology is an excellent foundation for careers in healthcare and medicine; clinical lab technology and K–12 STEM education; along with preparation for Ph.D. programs in biochemistry and molecular biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, and physiology. With the new B.S. in biology with entrepreneurship specialization, you can be equipped with entrepreneurial innovation skills relevant to the fields of biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences, in preparation for roles in biotech startups, consulting or drug design research.

The B.A. degree program is designed for students who wish to combine biological sciences training with a broad liberal arts program. Students who are preparing for medical or dental school should consult with the pre-health academic advisor about additional science requirements they may need. The B.S. degree program is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in the biological sciences or further study in graduate or professional schools. Although statistics is used extensively in biological research, preprofessional students should be aware that certain medical schools also require a full year of calculus.

 According to the , there are more than 3.5 million workers with a biological sciences degree, earning an annual median wage of $75,000 in 2023. Of these, the majority of all graduates (34%) end up working as healthcare practitioners or in technical occupations. This is followed by management (12%); life, physical and social science occupations (11%); educational instruction and libraries (10%); business and financial operations (6%); and other (28%).

While some institutions distinguish “biology” from “biological sciences,” һ��� biological studies falls under Dedman College’s Department of Biological Sciences, and provides a comprehensive curriculum covering molecular, organismal and environmental biology.

Yes, a bachelor’s in biological sciences is an excellent pathway in preparation for medical school, since the curriculum overlaps significantly with medical school prerequisites. Students pursuing a B.A. who are preparing for medical school should consult with the pre-health academic advisor about additional science requirements. A B.S. in biological sciences provides a strong scientific foundation by design, building critical thinking and analytical skills needed for the MCAT and future medical practice.

As a Dedman College student, you are automatically reviewed for competitive merit scholarships when you are admitted to һ��� and have listed a Dedman College major as your first choice on your application. Qualified applicants will also be invited to apply to the Dedman College Scholars Program, which requires an additional letter of intent and a phone interview.

Undergraduates in Dedman College have the unique opportunity to participate in research as early as their first year. These real-world experiences confronting and solving genuinely new problems provide an excellent preparation for life after һ��� in a variety of career paths. Many Dedman College students have gone on to win prestigious awards for research and ideas cultivated right here on campus. 

Faculty mentors supervise extramurally funded research programs, with support from federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Major areas of research include neuroscience, cancer, drug resistance, epigenetics, gene regulation, infectious diseases, inflammation and immunity, structural biology, and stress biology.

Students conduct research through the Center for Drug Discovery, Design and Delivery (CD4), a novel multidisciplinary focus for scientific research targeting medically important problems in human health.