Online Bachelor of Science Degrees in Biology 2022

Our biology degree is for those inspired by the natural world. Studying with the OU will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of the foundations of life and the biological processes involved. Explore diverse subject areas from the cellular and molecular levels to whole organism survival. Biology encompasses all living species, explaining their diversity via evolutionary origins. It defines their anatomy and structure, describes their physiology and behaviour, and provides scientific rationales for their habitat requirements and ecosystem interactions. -

The goals of the Biology Major are: To equip the graduate with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and background to pursue graduate studies in Biology or in professional schools for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health, or other related areas; To improve the acquisition of critical thinking skills necessary for the understanding and practice of science; A major in Biology consists of: At least 45 semester hours of course work in Biology (four of which are elective hours) 20 semester hours of course work in Chemistry 8 semester hours of Physics 6 semester hours of Computer Science 9 hours of Mathematics. A graduate is also required to complete the College’s General Education requirements and three (3) elective semester hours outside of the department. -