Undergraduate Degree
Biology B.S., Concentrations, & Minor
- Biology Basic Degree
- Biomedical Sciences
- Cellular & Molecular Bio
- Environmental Bio
- Secondary Certification
- Bio & Chem Double Major
- Biology Minor
The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. The curriculum includes courses and hands-on laboratories plus research opportunities.
Since Biology is a very diverse field, four main concentrations are offered (Biomedical, Environmental, Cellular/Molecular and Secondary Education) as well as Biology-Chemistry double major; These degree concentrations are then tailored to the student based on discussions with their advisor. Degrees in the different concentrations will offer a specific notation on the transcript.
Biomedical Sciences encompasses many healthcare fields. We offer advising toward several professional programs. Specific requirements vary and faculty mentors will assist with course choices.
Biomedical Sciences basic curriculum
Pre-Medicine (Including Allopathic, Osteopathic, Podiatry, Optometry)
Pre-Nutrition (Dietetics) transfer (pending)
Cellular and Molecular Biology is geared to the student who is interested in careers in the Cellular and Molecular fields. Students completing this option are ready for graduate school, professional school or entry into industry. This might include pharmaceutical Research, Forensics, Bioinformatics or other areas. Specific guidelines are available for Medical Lab Sciences preparation.
Forensics students might consider CHEM 160/L, CHEM 260/L and Sociology courses. Bioinformatics students might consider a computer programming course and additional statistics or probability coursework.
Students are also recommended to explore the Biology-Chemistry Double Major.
This emphasis includes preparation for:
Ecology
Environmental protection
Environmental Health and Technology
Environmental Conservation
Conservation Biology
Science and mathematics high school teachers are in demand. Preparation for secondary science education involves a B.S. in a science discipline, plus a minor in education. Colorado licenses teachers in science, so preparation in all science disciplines is included.
Students who have already completed a B.S. need to complete any lacking science content area coursework plus the education minor.
This minor includes courses with field experience hours in a school district. Students apply for formal admission to the teacher education program during the Frameworks in Education course (ED 301). In addition to coursework, students must pass a PRAXIS content exam for science prior to acceptance for student teaching during their last semester.
Please also see the Teacher Education website for more information.
Students may choose to expand their studies in both Biology and Chemistry through the double major. This provides solid preparation for many employment opportunities and graduate programs.
Students may also choose to minor in Biology to complement a major in another discipline.
Biology mentors and information
