The Department of Biology offers two bachelor's degrees:<br> The Bachelor of Arts degree provides students with a general background in biology and provides flexibility with fewer requirements for quantitative and physical science courses.<br> The Bachelor of Science degree is an intensive biology option that provides students with a strong background in several areas of biology and is recommended for students pursuing a career in research.<br>The Biology Department strives to embody the motto of Brandeis University: Truth unto its innermost parts, by pushing forward the frontiers of knowledge in the Biological Sciences and engaging undergraduate and graduate students in innovative, collaborative ways of learning about and discovering new aspects of the natural world, and applying our knowledge to real-world problems.<br>Biology majors are equipped with the analytical skills and knowledge to choose among a broad set of career options including scientific or clinical research, working in healthcare, business, data science, teaching, publishing, law, environmental conservation, and a host of other fields.