College of Science

Department of Biology

Bachelor of Science in Biology

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1st year

Fall Semester

BIOL 1441

CHEM 1441

MATH 1421

ENGL 1301

UNIV 1101/1131

2nd year

Fall Semester

BIOL 2300

BIOL2444

CHEM 2321 & 2181

POLS 2311

UTA CORE: LANG., PHIL., & CULT

Spring Semester

BIOL 1442

CHEM 1442

MATH 1426

ENGL 1302

Spring Semester

BIOL 3315

BIOL 3427 OR 3457

CHEM 2322 & 2182

POLS 2312

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 31

3rd year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 31

BIOL 3442 OR 3446

PHYS 1441

HIST1301

FOUNDATIONAL CORE

BIOL 3301 OR 3339

BIOL 3454

PHYS 1442

COMS 2302

UTA CORE: CREATIVE ARTS

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 31

4th year

Fall Semester

ADVANCED BIOL ELECTIVE

HIST 1302

GENERAL ELECTIVE

UTA CORE: SOCI. & BEHAV. SCIE.

Spring Semester

ADVANCED BIOL ELECTIVE

ADVANCED BIOL ELECTIVE

ADVANCED GENERAL ELECTIVE

ADVANCED GENERAL ELECTIVE

ADVANCED GENERAL ELECTIVE

HOURS 27

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

Beginning the Journey 

EDUCATE 

Meet with your advisor and become familiar with requirements for your degree.

Complete lower-division prerequisite courses BIOL 1441,

BIOL 1442, BIOL 3315.

Meet with the health professions advisor if you are pre-health.

ENGAGE 

 Complete UNIV 1131. Discover resources and form study groups that will ensure you have the tools to achieve your academic goals.

Explore student community and/or professional organizations to help find your passions.

EXCEL 

 Meet your professors, laying the foundation for future directed and independent study opportunities and recommendation letters.

Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center and meet with a counselor to explore potential careers for the BS in Biology degree.

Trailblazing the Path 

EDUCATE 

Focus on upper-division course sequence in your area of concentration.

Meet with your advisor to review progress and start planning for degree completion.

ENGAGE

Contribute to student, community, and/or professional organizations.

 

Attend Biology Department research seminars.

 

Become a Teaching Assistant (TA).

 

Enroll in a co-op course if you are working in the field off-campus.

EXCEL 

Participate in internal and/or external research opportunities or internships, including summer research outside the university.

Apply to become a student tutor or Supplemental Instruction Leader.

Apply for biology and College of Science scholarships through Mav Scholarshop.

Meet with the Career Development Center counselors to discuss career goals.

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Meet with your advisor to make sure you meet all the requirements for graduation.

Finish all your required coursework.

ENGAGE

Take a leadership role in a student, community, or professional organization.

Consider becoming a Peer Academic Leader (PAL) for a UNIV 1131 section.

Attend a research conference and present your work.

EXCEL

Take the GRE, MCAT, DAT, PCAT, or other required exam for entrance to graduate/professional school.

Attend job fairs.

Apply to graduate or professional school.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentorships

Student organizations

Peer education

Volunteering

Tutoring & coaching

Student Governance

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service Learning

UTA Volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

Contact your professors for opportunities

What career options do I have with this major?

Agricultural Scientist

Agriculture Extension Agent/Educator

Agronomist/Plant Scientist

Aquatic Biologist

Bacteriologist

Bioengineer

Biomedical Engineer

Ecologist

Environmental Impact Assessor

EPA Inspector

Farm Management

Field Botanist

Fisheries Technician

Forest Biologist

Medical Library Specialist

Microbiologist

Molecular Biologist

Mycologist

Naturalist

Nursery Management

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Biostatistician

Biotechnologist

Botanist

Community Ecologist

Conservation Biologist

Criminologist

Cytologist

Developmental Biologist

Genetics Researcher

Health Officer

Horticulturalist

Hospital Administrator

Immunologist

Marine Biologist

Marine Lab Technician

Medical Lab Technician

Plant Ecologist

Plant Taxonomist

Range Manager

Soil Scientist

Teacher, Science

Technical Writer

Wildlife Biologist

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Career Readiness

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Highly Developed Analytical Skills

Investigative Skills

Organize and Maintain Accurate Records

Problem-Solving Skills

Research and Analytical Skills

Research Design and Implementation

Work Independently or in Small Groups

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

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