The biology major is designed for students with broad interests in the biological sciences. It is intended primarily to:

  • prepare undergraduates for graduate studies in diverse areas of biology
  • prepare certain preprofessional students (e.g., medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry) for advanced study in the health professions
  • provide a broad exposure to biology for students who want a general science education as biologists
  • serve as initial preparation for students who later choose a more specialized major.