After completing a series of core courses, biology students are able to specialize in several areas of study.

• Bachelor of Arts in biology?offers basic preparation for entry-level positions, graduate work or an advanced degree in all health-related areas.

• The biology: biomedical emphasis offers preparation for allopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic, pharmacy, physical therapy, dental, veterinary, optometric, podiatric and other health-related programs. In addition, it prepares students for the graduate study in biomedical sciences.

• The biology: evolution, ecology and organismal biology emphasis provides education for students interested in a career with private and governmental organizations conducting endangered species recovery, ecological restoration, biological surveys, toxicity evaluations, environmental impact analyses, field research, museum or herbarium curation, or who wish to work in zoos, nature centers, museums or botanical gardens. This emphasis also provides a suitable background for students wishing to pursue graduate degrees in related fields.

• The Bachelor of Science in biology is especially appropriate for students planning graduate study. It is an extended major designed to prepare students for careers that require a higher degree of concentration in subject matter and advanced-level courses. The combination of required and elective courses needs to equal a minimum of 68 credit hours.

• The biology: teaching major prepares students who are excited about passing on a love of science to the next generation. The program combines coursework in biology with UNI?s outstanding teacher preparation program.

All of our faculty are involved in research and students are encouraged to become a part of this endeavor. In the research setting, students can have hands-on learning throughout a variety of different research studies. Lecture class size in the upper division courses is typically small and students in all lab courses will find they have access to individualized attention.?