Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Biology consistently ranks as the most popular major at UNC Greensboro, and it’s easy to see why. A hallmark of this degree program is the opportunity to participate in stimulating undergraduate field and laboratory research with award-winning faculty.
Enabled by this extensive hands-on experience, many students go on to attend top medical schools, enter competitive graduate programs, and increase society’s knowledge of life in all its fascinating forms.
Bachelor of Science (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree includes more requirements in science fields, including chemistry, math, and physics, with the expectation that you’ll attain a greater understanding of biology than a student pursuing the B.A.
The Bachelor of Science is a good choice for those pursing post-graduation professional degrees or graduate school in the sciences.
Available Concentrations
MAster of Science (MS)
The master of science (M.S.) in biology prepares students for careers in the biological sciences and provides a strong foundation for further academic training, such as medical school or a doctoral program. An advisory committee works closely with each student to tailor a specific plan of study to meet each student’s needs and goals.
M.S. students conduct research under the guidance of a faculty advisor and write a master’s thesis based on their research.
PHD in Biological Sciences
The PhD in Biological Sciences (formerly Environmental Health Science) prepares students for senior-level positions in professions related to environmental health science in its broadest sense. Students in this biology PhD program will be trained in the fundamental understanding of environmental problems and their consequences on human health and well-being.
The Biological Sciences program curriculum focuses on how environmental disturbances affect the ecosystem, community function, and species survival. Courses also explore the toxicological consequences of these environmental disturbances on physiological and cellular processes, as well as genome structure and gene function.
