Bachelor of Science [B.S] [General Biology] From Auburn University at Montgomery

Program Description

Studying Biology at AUM could lead to you discovering a new gene, educating the public about infectious diseases, or vaccinating all the dogs in your local shelter against rabies. Whether your interest lies in genetics, public health, or succeeding in medical, dental, or veterinary school, the concentrations in AUM?s Department of Biology allows you to pursue your interests. AUM?s biology degree offers concentrations in General Biology, Health Sciences, Molecular Biology, and Public Health and Microbiology. A degree in Biology can lead to a variety of jobs in research labs, government, or private business.

Points of Pride

• Students seeking entry into professional health programs (such as medical, dental, veterinary, or pharmacy school) work with a full-time academic advisor dedicated solely to these students.
• In 2015, 90% of AUM students who worked with that advisor and applied to medical, dental, or veterinary school were accepted.
• Nearly 20% of students do research with a faculty member and many go on to publish papers and travel to conferences.
• Faculty currently have grants from National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Alabama Department of Education.
• Students can do research in the department?s biofuels research lab.
• Students can take marine biology courses at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on the Gulf of Mexico.
• Students can take semesters abroad in Costa Rica and South Africa.
• Summer study abroad opportunities, such as those to the Galapagos, are offered annually or biannually.

Put Your Degree to Work

Note: While salaries vary depending on several factors including your level of experience, education and training, and geography and industry, here is a sampling of the future job growth and salaries in this area.

Job growth in all the life, physical, and social science occupations is projected to be 7 percent from 2014 to 2014, about average for all occupations. The most recent median annual wage for the life, physical and social science occupations was $61,450 ? higher than the median annual wage for all occupations.