Biology Degree | Bachelor of Science in Biology
Husson University Bachelor of Science in Biology (Biology Degree)
Husson’s biology degree focuses on student interests and talents. The foundations of the Bachelor of Science in Biology program include an examination of the commonalities of all living things, including: molecular structure, cell structure and heredity, and an appreciation for the diversity of life, including: the evolution of plants and animals, community structure, and ecosystem function. Laboratory courses are provided in modern, well-equipped multi-disciplinary teaching laboratories. Field studies involving plants, animals, and marine communities are also included.
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After these foundations of biology have been instilled in our biology majors, they are free to explore areas of biology that are of interest to them. Husson University's Bachelor of Science in Biology program has a particularly strong collection of courses that explore the human organism in both clinical and purely biological contexts (neurobiology, nutrition, health and wellness, exercise physiology, and pathophysiology). This ensures that students in the biology degree program have a firm foundation in the health and life sciences and are prepared for more intensive research opportunities. Biology majors have the option of completing a biology degree with a concentration in Biochemistry.
The senior year presents a special opportunity for our biology majors. Each student completes a senior thesis project, a process that occurs over one summer and two semesters. Our biology degree is distinct from other biology programs in that students are free to explore their own individual interests in biology and encouraged to gain hands-on experience by working with researchers and professionals in the community. For those biology majors who are interested in ecological studies, Husson's faculty-led research primarily involves the ecology of forest songbirds. For students with a serious interest in molecular biology, our biology degree program provides the opportunity to pursue internships at nearby biotechnology laboratories, including The Jackson Laboratory, a world-class genetics institute in Bar Harbor.
A Unique Experience for the Biology Major
The Husson Bachelor of Science in Biology is small, with a limited number of students present in the senior seminar and majors-only classes. This individualized attention enhances learning and builds team-spirit within the biology major. The biology degree curriculum prepares students for the immediate world of work as well as for graduate and professional school.
Biology Minor
We also offer a biology minor requiring the completion of six additional courses. (They may not be biology courses)
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