Outside of the classroom, you will have ample opportunity to work on cutting-edge research with faculty members whose research topics include cancer, aging, neurodegenerative diseases, circadian rhythms, invasive species, diseases in sharks, and osteoarthritis. You can have the opportunity to have your research project published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at regional and national scientific conferences.<br>In UHart's Biology Department, you prepare for a rewarding career through hands-on learning that takes place in and outside of the classroom. You work with outstanding faculty who are invested in your success and your academic advisor helps you tailor your specific program of study to meet your personal, academic, and career goals.<br><br>We offer two undergraduate biology programs:<br><br>The Bachelor of Arts in Biology offers more flexibility with fewer science courses that make it possible for you to pursue a double major or minor. This program can lead to graduate study in biology, as well as a career in environmental science, education, and the allied health care fields.<br><br>The Bachelor of Science in Biology prepares you to successfully apply to graduate programs in biology that lead to a master's degree or doctorate, or to a professional school such as medical, dental, veterinary, or pharmacy. The Bachelor of Science in Biology program also offers a path to earn both a BS in Biology and PharmD degree in six years in conjunction with the University of Saint Joseph Pharmacy School.