The bachelor of science in biology develops students' abilities to address complex questions about the natural world, and prepares students for careers in research, health care, science writing, and many other related disciplines. Through small classes, collaborative research experiences, and intentional faculty mentoring, students develop skills to explore the natural world in its many forms, from cellular signaling and genetic expression through anatomy and physiology to communities and ecosystems. Our broad-based degree in biology also prepares you for a wide range of health-related professions and professional programs, including: medical school, dental school, optometry school, pharmacy school, veterinary school, physical therapy school, physician assistant school and others. The majority of students applying for medical school are trained within biology programs because the vast majority of the basic science coursework in medical schools is in biology. Upper division biology courses such as physiology, histology, genetics, and microbiology will prepare you for your first two years of medical school.