Biological Sciences

biological sciences

WHAT IS BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES?

This major is part of the BEP Exploration Group

Biological Sciences Major Website

The Biological Sciences major prepares students to pursue careers in diverse fields such as biotechnology, health fields, government, education, research, and forensic science. This degree is intended for students with broad interests in the area of  biology. By selection of suitable courses, in consultation with your academic advisor, any area of biology can be emphasized. In addition to completing at least one course from each of the five “core groups,” students are urged to complete at least four courses with laboratory work in any of the biology departments.

Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

HOW TO DECLARE:

Declare here

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Major Requirements Overview

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology 1 (Major Requirement)

BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology 2 (Major Requirement)

Possible Career Opportunities

COMMON CAREER PATHS:

UConn students who major in Biological Sciences often pursue careers with a focus on biology in a wide variety of contexts from healthcare to government to education to research. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in: 

- Allied health
- Bioinformatics
- Biomedical sciences
- Biotechnology
- Education
- Healthcare administration
- Laboratory sciences
- Patient care
- Pharmacy
- Policy and law
- Public health
- Research
- Technical writing 

                    COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                    Biological Sciences majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                    - Allied health (ex. occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant)
                    - Biochemistry and/or biophysics
                    - Biology
                    - Dentistry
                    - Education
                    - Public health
                    - Medicine 

                    ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                    For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn. 

                    For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”