As such, it is able to accommodate students with a wide range of backgrounds and career goals. It may be particularly suitable for providing additional background in biology for secondary teachers, preparing a broad background for students interested in community college teaching or intent on entering or in other professional careers.

All biology majors will take a core set of classes in biology, chemistry, and math. The additional requirements and electives within each concentration are tailored to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed within the sub-discipline of biology that will enable them to move on to graduate school, professional school or directly into the scientific workforce.?