Both BS and BA degrees are offered in biology at UT Dallas; a BS degree is offered in molecular biology. The BS degree is intended as preparation for scientific careers in biology or careers in the health professions. The BA degree is intended as a liberal arts biology major with less emphasis on calculus and more free hours for coursework in other disciplines.

Career Potential

Biology graduates from UT Dallas arrive at graduate schools or in the workforce prepared to work in the modern biological and medical sciences. Computational biology and an array of other contemporary and emerging disciplines are covered throughout the educational process, which ensures that our graduates are ready to excel in highly competitive, sophisticated science environments.