Bachelors in Bio Sciences (BS)
Program Overview
Our BS Bio Sciences degree is a broad-based course with a diverse range of topics.
The Bachelor of Science curriculum offers a broad, integrated, and in-depth approach
to the life sciences. Departmental requirements consist of a balanced core of courses
selected from several subject areas, combined with elective courses from the Department
of Biological Sciences and other life science departments such as Neuroscience,
Cell Biology and Physiology, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This degree
program can accommodate students with such differing interests and objectives as
graduate work in molecular biology, laboratory work in microbiology, or field work
in ecology. Overall, this biology degree aims to provide a flexible package of knowledge
and practical skills in the biological sciences. Giving you the chance to maximize
your potential and enjoy a successful career – whether it’s in academia, industry
or commerce.
Objectives
- Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of general biology, including
a basic knowledge of the biological molecules, the cell, genetics, regulation, structure/function,
interaction with the environment, and evolution.
- Students will develop an appreciation for the scope, unity and diversity of life
in the biosphere, including the classification of plants, animals, and microbes.
- Students will develop essential professional skills such as interpersonal skills,
oral and written communication skills, and problem solving skills including scientific
inquiry.
- Students will be able to apply technology for the purposes of problem solving and
reporting results.