Department of Biological Sciences
Majors and Degrees Offered
Minors Offered
Course Listings
Special Study Opportunities
Biological sciences are undergoing rapid expansion and substantial growth. This is demonstrated by a revolution of discovery taking place in molecular genetics and biotechnology. Advances in biological study influence the way we think and live more dramatically than ever before. Students of biology are taught logical thought, clarity of expression, techniques of analytical analysis, and common sense.
The bachelor of science (BS) and bachelor of arts (BA) degrees in biology generally lead to careers in biological research, medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, and science education as well as government and science-related business and industry.
The BS and BA programs are designed to provide a liberal education with a focus on cellular and biochemical functions of living organisms. Supervised independent studies and reading courses and research increase student opportunities for pursuing a specialty area of interest. Upper-division laboratories stress student preparation and design and analysis of experiments.
Special Requirements
Science courses taken more than 10 years ago may not count as the prerequisite for certain advanced courses.
Students in Pre-Professional Programs such as Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, pre-Athletic Trainer should take Human Anatomy & Physiology, BIOL 3010, 2011 and BIOL 3020, 3021.
Transfer students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours at Webster University within the Biological Sciences Department. This must include BIOL 4400 and BIOL 4430 and 12 credit hours of 3000-4000 level courses in biology or chemistry.
No more than 6 credit hours of independent study and/or reading courses may count toward the required biology hours.
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