A B.A. in biological science can prepare a student for a variety of careers or for graduate work in many fields, including organismal biology, medicine, education, cell or molecular biology, ecology, and conservation biology.Two paths exist to study biology at the University of Mississippi. Choose between the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science. The B.A. degree allows students more compatibility with other areas of study while the B.S. degree requires additional mathematics and science courses, and provides more in-depth training in biology. Biology majors take the introductory sequence, biology core courses in genetics, ecology, and physiology, and advanced biology electives.Biology majors achieve an understanding of living systems and develop the ability to design and conduct experiments, operate sophisticated instruments, interpret data, and think critically. Thanks to diverse courses and a variety of habitats in north Mississippi, University of Mississippi biology majors have ample opportunities for both laboratory and local field studies, including a 740-acre field station, a national forest, and flood-control reservoirs.<br><br>A liberal arts education prepares students to deal with complexity and change. They gain key skills in communication, problem-solving, and working with diverse groups. Related careers in biology include health, education, research and development, conservation organization, business, government, environmental law, urban planning, science or technical writer.Students can participate in mentored scientific research and work in the laboratory with a faculty member. Adventurous students can explore diverse environments through research and study courses throughout the U.S. South, Grand Canyon, the California coast, Hawaii, and the Caribbean.