The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is designed to offer students a broad background in the biological sciences, permitting more free electives than the B.S. program. Biology electives allow students to pursue a variety of specific interests that may lead to positions in government, industry, environmental fields, teaching, and health care professions. The B.A. degree may be combined for certification for teaching in the public schools.<br><br>You'll start off in this major by taking the core requirements like genetics and molecular cell biology, but soon enough you'll be moving on to more advanced work in areas like neurobiology and microbiology. Our classes and labs are taught by faculty, not graduate students. There are many opportunities to join faculty research projects, and our major includes all prerequisite courses for medical, dental, or pharmacy degrees. Laboratories are inquiry-based and classes promote a deeper curiosity about life's processes. The small class sizes mean you will develop strong connections with your professors and receive the attention you need to get the most value out of your coursework.