Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology] From Sam Houston State University

The Bachelor of Arts in Biology is an ideal degree for students interested in gaining a broad background in the Biological Sciences. It requires four semesters of a foreign language and a minor. There are several minors to choose from which gives you flexibility to design a well-rounded education.

The Bachelor of Science in Biology provides a strong foundation in science while allowing you to focus on a specific biology sub-discipline*. This degree will prepare you for nearly any science-related field. The BS is ideal for students that are seeking a career as a professional biologist in industry or government, or plan to apply to graduate school or to a professional program like medical or dental school.

Mentorship

We are a diverse faculty with expertise in a range of biological disciplines. Faculty are engaged professors and maintain accessibility outside the classroom to facilitate learning beyond lecture. They are also current researchers. You can gain practical research experience by working with faculty as a research technician for course credit, as a volunteer, or for paid employment.

Facilities

The Department of Biological Sciences houses an animal facility, greenhouses, and laboratories with a scanning electron microscope and modern molecular biology equipment. We maintain the Warner Herbarium, Sam Houston State Vertebrate Museum, Texas Bird Sound Library, and the Center for Biological Field Studies, a 250-acre field station that contains the Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science Facility.