The biology degree allows students to explore biological topics that span the breadth of biology. A diverse selection of courses enable students to obtain a very broad expertise or to follow a specialized area of the discipline. The biology major prepares students for a wide range of career choices. Faculty and students in biology address a variety of questions in their research programs and translate scientific findings into real solutions. Most questions in biology involve more than one area of expertise. Biology paired with bioinformatics, sustainability, biomedicine, environmental studies, or neuroscience are examples of some of the multi-disciplinary approaches that scientists use. UNO’s biology programs provide opportunities to join multi-disciplinary teams in research and in the classroom. That is how our students access careers in medicine, sustainability, environmental assessment, biomedical research and over 100 other exciting areas.<br><br>Biology is the science of life, both present and past, encompassing many areas of specialization. The curriculum provides a foundation across the discipline with opportunities for in-depth training in such specializations as molecular and cell biology, animal and plant biology, genetics, and ecology. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on laboratory and research experiences.