生物学的本科课程为研究生或专业学校课程以及行业和政府机构的职业提供了出色的准备。从这些课程毕业的学生已经为医学院，牙科或兽医学校做好了充分的准备，或者可以进入生物科学的许多专业研究生课程。在生物技术的发展领域，无论是工业界还是政府，职业机会都越来越多。生物学专业的学士学位和生物学理学学士学位的生物技术课程选修课程为此类职业做好了很好的准备。生物学理学学士学位课程旨在为学生提供从事传统的台式或现场研究科学家工作的准备。除了生物学的一般背景（与生物学BA计划提供的背景相同）之外，生物学BS计划还需要两个学期的
The Biology BS degree program has a core of foundation courses and provides options for specialization in a variety of areas, including biotechnology and genetic engineering, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, immunology, chemical biology, physiology and biophysics, neurobiology and animal behavior, developmental biology, population biology, ecology, and environmental science. Individual research projects form a significant part of the curriculum for many undergraduates in all programs and are specifically required for students in the Biology BS program. Advanced biology majors may register, with permission, for graduate-level courses in the department and in the School of Medicine.<br><br>The Biology BS program is intended to prepare students for work as traditional bench or field research scientists. In addition to a general background in biology (the same as provided for Biology BA), the Biology BS program requires two semesters of undergraduate research, plus additional courses in quantitative methods (computer programming, statistics, data analysis) and physical chemistry. The research may be done at the university or at any of its affiliated institutions, the department does not formally place students in laboratories. Because of the extra coursework and research requirements, the Biology BS may present scheduling challenges to students who wish to pursue multiple majors, study abroad, internships, or significant extracurricular activities. Early, careful planning in consultation with the major advisor is essential to stay on schedule.