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Biology BS



Overview

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in biology is a liberal arts degree with a concentration in the biological sciences. It is not a pre-professional degree, but it does prepare students for professional programs in veterinary medicine, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, etc., as well as for advanced degrees in the biological sciences, i.e., Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). A major in biology is valuable because of the important role that biology plays in our everyday lives. An understanding of basic biological principles is crucial in interpreting the implications of environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity, the impact of genetic engineering and biotechnology in crop improvement, the treatment of disease, forensic medicine, and legal and ethical issues associated with the above.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Biology BS/Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing MBB(non-thesis) Biology BS/Comparative Biomedical Sciences MS Biology BS/Educational Psychology MEd (Applied Cognition and Development) Biology BS/Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics MS(Applied Consumer Analytics)(non-thesis) Biology BS/Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics MS(Financial Planning)(non-thesis) Biology BS/Marine Sciences MS(non-thesis) Biology BS/Public Health MPH(Environmental Health Science)(non-thesis) Biology BS/Public Health MPH(Epidemiology)(non-thesis) Biology BS/Public Health MPH(Health Policy and Management)(non-thesis) Biology BS/Science Education MAT(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Dr. Kris Miller, Chair Division of Biological Sciences biology@uga.edu (706) 542-1693

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements