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Biology, B.S.

Training the Next Generation of Scientists, Health Professionals and Educators

Our alumni work in:

Focus on advances in technology and medicine to develop new devices and equipment for improving human health. (Source)

Prepare lesson plans, tests and assignments and supervise students during investigations and experiments. (Source)

Provide expert assessment and advisory services for their clients on matters pertaining to the management of environmental issues. (Source)

Research and test medications and chemical compounds for the development of drug therapies, the prevention of drug interactions, and so forth. (Source)

Provide expert assessment and advisory services for their clients on matters pertaining to the management of environmental issues. (Source)

Study humans, plants, animals, and the environments in which they live. Conduct human medical research, plant research, animal research or environmental system research at the cellular level or the ecosystem level or anywhere between. (Source)

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Learn To

Demonstrate a fundamental level of academic competence in core biological content and issue knowledge

Present biological information orally and demonstrate competence in biological writing

Critique and utilize biological literature to examine scientific questions

Understand basic biological experimental design and quantitative methods

Apply biological knowledge to current topics

“ Through the UNCW Biology Department, you are given access to a group of kind and dedicated faculty and staff who are excited to give you the knowledge and tools necessary to help change our world for the better. ”
Dylan Marshall ’22 B.S. Biology
Biology, B.S. Program Overview

Choose Your Concentration

The B.S. Biology degree provides the background needed for further education in graduate or professional schools as well as jobs at the baccalaureate level.

This program supports plans for pre-health professionals, pre-veterinary science, conservation biology, and molecular or clinical interests.

  • The pre-health option is designed for students who wish to pursue further education in medical school or professional schools in the health sciences
  • The pre-vet plan meets the needs of biology majors who intend to pursue education in the veterinary health sciences.
  • The biology terrestrial and freshwater conservation option provides a degree plan that is designed for students interested in the biological aspects of conservation science.

Research Opportunities

A major emphasis of the programs offered by the Department of Biology and Marine Biology is student involvement in research activities.

Teaching and research with well-planned laboratory and field studies create opportunities for students to learn and to practice skills necessary for professional development in the sciences.

Our faculty encourage student participation in research through a variety of means, including honors work, directed independent research projects, internships and student research assistantships.

These research activities have resulted in opportunities for students to present at scientific meetings and to contribute with faculty to research publications as well as participate in faculty-led, cutting-edge research projects.

Sample Courses in Biology

Sample courses in biology
BIO 240 Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIO 410 Biotechnology
BIO 420 Immunology
BIO 430 Evolutionary Biology
BIO 443 Neurobiology
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How Do I Apply?

You may declare a major in biology or marine biology after completing BIO 201 and BIO 202, or equivalent courses, with a grade of “C” (2.00) or better in both courses, and the completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit.

Transfer students wishing to declare a major in biology or marine biology must meet admission requirements:

  • Completion of 24 semester credit hours from an accredited four-year college or university and a 2.00 grade point average in two biology courses with labs, preferably BIO 201 and BIO 202, or equivalents
  • Or completion of an associate degree from an accredited two-year college and a 2.00 grade point average in two biology courses with labs.

All students seeking a degree in biology or marine biology must meet the admissions requirements and declare a major to be eligible to graduate.

Are You an International Student?

This is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security STEM designated program that allows eligible F1 international students to apply for a 24-month optional practical training extension.

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Contact Us

Department of Biology and Marine Biology

Phone: (910) 962-3487
Fax: (910) 962-4066

601 South College Road
Dobo Hall, 1010
Wilmington, NC 28403-5915

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