Biology is the science that studies the processes fundamental to all forms of life.
An understanding of the biological sciences and their basic principles can help you make informed decisions about biological issues that affect your own life and life in general. Biology as a major is a stepping stone from which one may go on to research, graduate school, medicine or various health professions, teaching, or work in business or service in government or independent agencies. Some areas of biology are currently acknowledged to be hot areas in science. Biology students often continue in careers such as research scientist or college professor, perhaps in one of these hot fields. For these careers, students must first obtain a PhD degree.