People who are attracted to a study of biology feel a sense of adventure in the search for truth about living processes. The study of biology should increase your awareness and appreciation of the living world, enhance your ability in creative problem-solving, and guide you in the practice of disciplined analysis that is scientific methodology. Biologists are in demand for employment in commercial firms in such areas as agricultural products, biological supply, food processing, and health care materials.
Research institutions hire biologists trained in a wide variety of specialties.
National and state government agencies offer positions in both laboratory and field situations. Educational institutions at all levels hire the widest array of biologists. The BA in biology requires coursework drawn primarily from the biology program as well as the general university requirements for graduation, while the BS degree includes a strong support core in other areas of science and mathematics. Students often combine the BA in biology with a minor in such areas as chemistry, computer science, business administration, physical education, or education. The latter must include BIO326 and BIO306 .