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Why Study Biology?

The Department of Biology at UNO considers a basic understanding of biological systems to be an essential skill in our increasingly technological society and offers a range of coursework for biology majors, minors, pre-health students and non-majors.

Courses are designed to promote scientific literacy and a sophisticated understanding of complex biological systems. Our courses introduce you to living systems at various levels of organization, with topics ranging from the molecular basis of cellular function, to the coordination of organ systems in the physiology of organisms, to the interactions of organisms with each other and the environment. The importance of research and experimentation in biology is stressed throughout the curriculum, which includes both lab courses and research experiences.

What Can I Do With My Degree?

In college, biology majors learn many valuable skills that directly translate to the working world (even when their jobs aren’t directly related to biology at all). For example, students who major in biology gain a lot of experience running experiments, analyzing results, and formulating hypotheses. These are very valuable skills in all types of business, and every organization needs to hire people who are able to perform those tasks well.

Many biology majors attend graduate school after completing their undergraduate programs. Some study biology or other natural sciences, while others go to medical school and train to become a doctor, veterinarian, zoologist, pharmacist, or one of many other related occupations. One of the great things about majoring in biology is that there are so many paths you can take depending on your personal interests and goals.

Some students who major in biology end up working in a field that’s directly related to their studies. Health technologists, physician assistants, and biological scientists are a few of the most common career choices for biology majors. Not all graduates work in an occupation that’s directly related to their major, though. Many graduates work in sales, education, management, and marketing.


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Biology BA, BS Yes
Bioinformatics BS No
Molecular & Biomedical Biology BS Yes
Environmental Studies BS, (Concentrations) Yes
Sustainability Minor Yes
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