RIT's biology BS builds on current advances in the molecular, cellular, and ecological disciplines so you can launch your career or be prepare you for graduate, medical, veterinary, or pharmacy school. Biology encompasses the processes and patterns that characterize living cells, organisms, and ecosystems. In the College of Science, biology is something that students do, rather than something they merely learn. RIT's biology BS emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and field experience conducted by career biologists.<br>Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degrees<br>Students enrolled in the biology bachelor's degree will be prepared to pursue advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, and chiropractic medicine, as well as a wide range of graduate programs in the life sciences. Today's careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT's Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years of study, all while gaining the valuable hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more.