BA Biological Science at CSUS: Fees 2026 Dates & Requirements

The Department of Biological Sciences offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. At the undergraduate level, students are able to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Science degree, or a Minor in Biological Sciences. Within the Bachelor of Science degree program students may focus their work by selecting one or more of the following concentrations: Biomedical Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, Forensic Biology, or Microbiology; or students may choose to obtain the Bachelor of Science in General Biology.

At the Graduate level, students may earn a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences and may also focus their work by pursuing a concentration in Ecology,?Evolution, and Conservation or in Molecular and Cellular Biology within the Master of Science in Biological Sciences.

Special Features

• An Academic Achievement Certificate in?Issues in Natural Resource Management?may be earned with coursework beyond the B.S.
• Laboratory experiences are included with most major?s courses, giving students an exceptional level of on-hands training during the degree program.

• The Department maintains a large collection of thousands of living and preserved plants and animals that are used for instruction, research, and public outreach. A complete list of the Department?s current collections can be found on the Department?s webpage