Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology] From Washington State University

Biologists examine the chemical and cellular basis of life and life's many levels of organization, from molecular to ecosystem. The program is offered by .

Strengths of the program

• Build a strong foundation in the sciences.
• Focus options let you go deeper into topics that interest you.
• Courses cover a wide range of subjects in biology, including molecular and cell biology, physiology and development of animals and plants, conservation biology, disease biology, genetics and genomics, taxonomy and systematics, ecology, and evolutionary biology.
• Small class sizes in advanced courses.
• Opportunities for one-on-one research with biology faculty, including field and laboratory experiences.
• Gain skills in research design, data analysis, DNA and cell biological techniques, physiological diagnostics, ecological and environmental assessment, phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis, global complex systems analysis, computer modeling and simulations, scientific writing, and professional communications.
• Prepare for graduate and professional schools.
• Conner Museum of Natural History and Marion Ownbey Herbarium offer specimens of animals and plants for research and study.

Career

• Medicine, dentistry, and health fields
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Pharmacology, nutrition, and dietetics
• Veterinary medicine and animal care
• Fisheries and wildlife ecology
• Plant biology, agriculture, and horticulture
• Entomology
• Conservation and resource management
• Environmental assessment
• Ecological restoration
• Biotechnology and genetic engineering
• Forensics and pathology
• Public policy
• Science education
• Science writing and journalism