You may consult the Degree Checklist and the Interactive Degree Audit for each of these degree plans.
B.S.A. in Biology
This degree provides a well-rounded education in natural sciences with room to explore other interests in the humanities. The Bachelor of Science and Arts permits students to take advanced courses from a broad spectrum of the biological sciences, including:
- Cellular, developmental and molecular biology
- Genetics, genomics, and computational biology
- Organismal biology and physiology
- Ecology, evolution, and biodiversity
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology and infectious disease
The emphasis on a balanced program of study between biology courses enables students to explore additional academic interests from across the University. This degree prepares students for a variety of careers including, but not limited to, the health professions, business, law, and academia.
Faculty Advisor:
Martha Maas
- Assistant Professor of Instruction
- Biology Instructional Office
- College of Natural Sciences
B.S. in Biology, Option: Teaching
This option is designed to fulfill course requirements for certification as a middle grades or secondary school science teacher in Texas. Students choose composite science certification under biology as the primary teaching field or life science certification. Students are advised in the UTeach Natural Sciences Advising Center in PAI 4.02.
Bioscience majors interested in teaching without choosing the Teaching option degree can pursue a UTeach Certificate.
Faculty Advisor for B.S. in Biology and Honors (Dean's Scholars) in any of the above degree plans:
Martha Maas
- Assistant Professor of Instruction
- Biology Instructional Office
- College of Natural Sciences