The bachelor of science in Biology program is designed for students considering a career in the classroom, laboratory, or in the outdoors.
Students can also tailor their program to prepare for postgraduate studies.
The program provides students with a broad understanding of the life sciences. All students complete courses which will refine communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. General courses such as biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, chemistry, genetics, and ecology are required. Students are encouraged to pursue their own interests by enrolling in electives. The rolling forested landscape that surrounds UMFK allows students to pursue and develop man ecological and biological interests.