Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology] From University of Nebraska

From algae to flowering plants, amoeba to vertebrates, and DNA to bacteria and viruses, the Department of Biology offers comprehensive majors with choices from a General emphasis, a Health Science emphasis, or a Wildlife Biology emphasis. A student can pursue a Biology Major with a minor in any other discipline, or get a Biology 7-12 Teaching Endorsement. UNK is the only school in Nebraska to offer a Molecular Biology Comprehensive Major or a student can major in another discipline and earn a Biology Minor, an Environmental Science Minor, a Health Science Minor, or a Public Health Minor.

Degrees in Biology prepare students for a variety of health career fields (including medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physician assistant, and veterinary medicine). Depending on the program, students may need only two years, three years, or a degree from UNK before admittance. Students who study biology continue to enjoy an excellent record of success in being accepted into these professional schools because of their fine academic preparation.