The degree may lead to graduate study in biology or related fields, entrance into health professional schools, or employment in other technical applications of biology. The department also participates in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree program in Natural Science.

The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology is 120 units, of which 48 units are required in General Education (GE) with 9 units of GE double-counted for GE and major, which leaves? 81 units in the major.