Undergraduate

Welcome to our Undergraduate Program

A major in biology is valuable because of the critical role that biology plays in our everyday lives. An understanding of basic biological principles is crucial in interpreting both scientific and everyday challenges that we face. From the impacts of environmental degradation and biodiversity loss, to the treatment of disease, to the use of artificial intelligence in research, to the legal and ethical issues associated with all of these issues, the study of biology helps provide us with the skills and knowledge needed to make sound decisions when faced with mass amounts of ever-changing information.

Biosciences Building
Division of Biosciences Building

 

This degree prepares students for professional programs as well as for advanced degrees in the biological sciences.

Program Information and Resources

Major and Minor Degrees
Detailed information about undergraduate degrees

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).

Undergraduate Courses & Course Schedules
See all course descriptions and up to date course schedules. 

Syllabi
Access syllabi for current and past Biology courses.

Advisement
Contacts for Undergraduate advisement

Scholarships
The Division offers some scholarships and also provides additional scholarship resources

Careers
Several career academic, private, and public pathway resources

Contacts

Kristin Miller, Head
Dr. Kristen Miller
Director, Division of Biological Sciences
biochair@uga.edu 

Why Study Biology?

  • UGA is committed to fostering effective future leaders for our communities. This degree prepares students for a wide array of health-based professional programs such as medical, dental, and physician assistant school as well as advanced degree programs in the biological sciences.
  • Biology graduates are trained to immediately enter the workforce in positions including science policy, research, health care, environmental management and conservation, education, and data analytics. 
  • Through a diverse range of learning experiences, Biology graduates gain skill development in critical thinking, problem analysis, and successful collaborations.

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Undergraduate Research in Biology

Undergraduates majoring in biology have the opportunity to enhance their learning through direct participation in research and scholarship. At UGA, these opportunities enable undergraduates to participate in ground-breaking research, often as part of a team of graduate students and faculty. In fact, many students can earn academic credit while working under an experienced faculty mentor by taking BIOL 4960R or working directly with the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO). The Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (BSURF) has been established to support undergraduate research opportunities in the Division of Biological Sciences within the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The Fellowship provides financial assistance to students who have not had an opportunity to participate in a mentored research experience (paid, volunteer, or for credit) since matriculating to the University of Georgia.