About this Degree The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in biology is a liberal arts degree with a concentration in the biological sciences. It enables students to sample broadly from the diverse range of learning opportunities in the biological sciences and create a unique program of study that best matches their interests and abilities. Many students build a degree program to prepare themselves for professional programs such as medical school or advanced degrees in the biological sciences, while others use their academic training to immediately enter the workforce in such areas as data analytics, bioinformatics, and biotechnology or the research field focused on areas of cancer, pharmaceuticals, forestry, and plant biology. Whatever next steps a Biology major chooses, their academic experiences enable them to apply a foundational understanding of basic biological principles as well as developed skill sets of critical thinking, problem analysis, and collaboration to both scientific and everyday challenges. Biology majors also have the option to complete concentrations in both Marine Biology and Neuroscience. What you will learn I. FOUNDATION COURSES (9 HOURS) ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1101E or ENGL 1101S ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102E or ENGL 1050H or ENGL 1060H MATH 1113 or MATH 2200 or MATH 2250* or MATH 2300H* or MATH 2400* or MATH 2400H* or MATH 2410 or MATH 2410H or STAT 2000*MATH 2250 or MATH 2300H or MATH 2400 or MATH 2400H is required for this major. II. SCIENCES (7-8 HOURS) At least one of the physical science or life science courses must include a laboratory. Physical Sciences (3-4 hours) Preferred Course(s): (CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1311H, CHEM 1311L) Life Sciences (3-4 hours) Preferred Course(s): (BIOL 1107, BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 2107H, BIOL 1107L) III. QUANTITATIVE REASONING (3-4 HOURS) Preferred Course(s): PHYS 1111-1111L IV. WORLD LANGUAGES AND GLOBAL CULTURE, HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS (12 HOURS) Note: Course credit received as a result of a score on a departmental foreign language placement test will not satisfy the General Education Core Curriculum requirements in Area IV, World Languages and Global Culture, Humanities and the Arts. World Languages and Global Culture (9 hours): No preferred courses for this area. View Bulletin. Humanities and the Arts (3 hours): No preferred courses for this area. View Bulletin. V. SOCIAL SCIENCES (9 HOURS) Students who have not met the Georgia and U.S. Constitution requirement by examination should enroll in POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H. A passing grade on an examination on the history of the United States and Georgia is required to satisfy the United States and Georgia History Requirement for all persons receiving a baccalaureate degree from the University, unless exempted by one of the following courses: HIST 2111, HIST 2111E, HIST 2111H, HIST 2112, HIST 2112E, HIST 2112H, HIST 3080H. Examinations are given at University Testing Services. Reexamination is permitted. Contact University Testing Services at (706) 542-3183 for information. Preferred Course(s): One HIST course AREA VI (CHEM 1212, CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1312H, CHEM 1312L)(CHEM 2211, CHEM 2211L) or (CHEM 2311H, CHEM 2311L)MATH 2250 or MATH 2300H or MATH 2400 or MATH 2400H PHYS 1112-1112L or PHYS 1212-1212L Choose one: (CHEM 2212, CHEM 2212L) or (CHEM 2312H, CHEM 2312L) or MATH 2260 or MATH 2310H or STAT 2000 or STAT 2100H * If any course above has been used to satisfy other areas of the core curriculum, general electives may be taken here.* Students are strongly urged to contact the Biology program or Franklin College advisors when selecting core courses.Note: Biology requires individual review of non-equivalent transfer courses before they can be used to satisfy Area VI and Major Requirements. MAJOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Below is a check sheet of all the courses needed to graduate with a major in Biology. If you have any additional questions or wish to speak to an academic advisor, feel free to contact us. College-Wide Requirements College-wide Requirements must be satisfied in order to graduate with this major Interesting Facts about this Degree or Program UGA is committed to fostering effective future leaders for our communities. This degree prepares students for professional programs as well as for advanced degrees in the biological sciences. Career opportunities for a Biology major include jobs in research, health care, environmental management and conservation, education, and much more. Biology graduates are broadly trained and well prepared for admission into strong graduate programs in the biological sciences and professional schools (medical, dental, and veterinary). They may also directly assume positions in government, education, industry, or certain technical fields Other Information about Degree or Program View Research Opportunities Scholarship and Award Information Christopher Henry Vaught Scholarship in Science Policy This scholarship is available to support highly motivated undergraduate students in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, or other life sciences, to engage in Science Policy research as a part of the Fall and Spring UGA Washington Semester Program. Applicants are evaluated based on review of 500-word, typed personal statement indicating why you wish to participate in the program in the area of science policy, resumé, academic transcripts, and an interview. Typically, one award is made annually. This program is made possible on account of the generosity of Drs. Jim Vaught and Irene Glowinski, who reside in the Washington D.C. area. Division Scholarships BSURF (Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship) Vallis Scholarship Alexander (AJ) Jackson Memorial Scholarship The Barstow Scholarship for Biological Sciences (an OGE scholarship for Study abroad) More Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards Employment Information Employers: For more information, please see the UGA Career Center. Raybiotech North Atlanta OBGYN SMC Corporation Wells Fargo Alpha Scientific Northeast Sales Distributing Crier Life The University of Georgia NOAA Corps Medical Aid Supply House Choice Care Perimeter Orthopedics Nuzhat, PC Athens Regional Medical Center Centers for Disease Control and Prium Prevention University of North Georgia Emory University Babcock Dermatology Dial America
