Department contact:
3 Tucker Hall
573-882-4068

Degrees:

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Minor in Biological Sciences

Overview:

Biology is a broad field centered on the study of living organisms and processes. Many undergraduates majoring in Biological Sciences have pre-professional aspirations, leading to medical or graduate school. Others seek a variety of career opportunities in industry, government service or education. Upper division coursework includes investigative laboratory courses and personalized honors program featuring individualized research projects with faculty mentors that provide an excellent foundation for either advanced study or direct entry into the workplace. The curriculum emphasizes the excitement of discovery and the development of individual creativity and critical reasoning skills.

Academic Information

Admission Requirements:

Must complete Biology 1500,Chemistry 1310, English 1000 and Math 1100 with a grade in the C range or better and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to file a graduation plan in the College of Arts & Science.

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.0

Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Biology 1500: Introduction to Biological Systems

Department Website:
http://www.biology.missouri.edu

contact
Victor Price
Registrar's Office
126 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-1140
phone: 573-882-4729

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