Program Overview

University of Missouri Program Details

The University of Missouri offers a wide range of degree programs, with more than 300 options available. One of the programs offered is the BS in Biological Sciences.

Program Description

The BS in Biological Sciences is a broad field centered on the study of living organisms and processes. The degree program requires general education courses in behavioral sciences, social sciences, and the humanities, but students can specialize their curriculum through their course selections. The main difference between the BS degree and the BA degree is that the BS degree requires more credit hours in biology, chemistry, physics, and math than the BA degree.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the BS degree currently has the option of completing a foreign language sequence or substituting one of two tracks for the foreign language requirement. Some of the knowledge that students acquire includes:

• Basic sciences necessary for upper-level biological science coursework (i.e., mathematics, statistics, physics, general and organic chemistry)
• How biologists use mathematical modeling and simulation to describe living systems
• Arguments employed by scientists and others in key ethical controversies in biological science and research (for example, stem cell research)

Emphasis Areas

This major has the following emphasis area:

• Medical Science and Human Biology, BS

Career Paths

Graduates of this major can pursue a wide range of careers, including:

• Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Biologists
• Conservation Scientists
• Dentists, General
• General Internal Medicine Physicians
• Natural Sciences Managers
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Secondary School Teachers

Program Categories

This program is part of the following categories:

• Health, Wellness, and Medical
• Natural, Environmental, and Life Sciences