3507 Laclede Ave. Undergraduate Academic Programs Bachelor of Arts in Biology Bachelor of Science in Biology Biology is a dynamic science aimed at gaining a better understanding of the processes of living organisms. Biology searches for answers to current problems and ways to avoid future dilemmas. Specialized fields of biology, such as botany, zoology, and molecular biology have made key contributions to the health and welfare of the world's population. Many biology graduates have attended major medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, and graduate schools.
Some graduates do professional research for various agencies and corporations.
Many state and municipal governments maintain active research laboratories. Many companies, such as Monsanto Company, Sigma Chemical, and Mallinckrodt in St. Louis also conduct biological research. Institutional research, often affiliated with private or public universities and philanthropic foundations, offers a variety of research and development opportunities. Some of these facilities are the Argonne, Oak Ridge, and Los Alamos Laboratories, as well as the Smithsonian Institute and American Museum of Natural History. Other employment opportunities for biology graduates include positions at museums, zoological and botanical gardens, hospitals, and various agencies.