Biology and Environmental Biology (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program in biology provides you with a general background in biology while giving you the option to concentrate your studies on the biomedical track or the environmental/ecological track. The biomedical track is useful if you plan a career in biomedical research or health care, while the environmental/ecological track trains you to explore the environment and the organisms that live in it. Regardless of which track you choose, you will be prepared to begin your career, obtain a postgraduate education in a professional school (dentistry, medicine, law, physical therapy, physician assistant or veterinary science) or attend graduate school (master's or doctoral).
The B.S. program in environmental biology is a specialized degree based on the fundamentals of biology and ecology, and it provides you with the skills needed to address current environmental issues. The environmental biology program builds on the framework of the biology degree, and it incorporates additional science courses to prepare you for work in this interdisciplinary field. You will be qualified for field and laboratory careers in environmental ecology, government service, private industry and consulting.
Our accelerated combined bachelor's/master's degree program allows you to earn both the B.S. and Master of Science in five years. As part of this program, you will receive a liberal arts education, a broad background in biology, expertise in a biological subfield, and research and instrumentation skills. You will be well prepared to enter the job market or continue your studies toward a doctoral degree.
Your laboratory experience begins during your first year, and you have the opportunity to work with faculty conducting world-class research in cancer biology, developmental biology, environmental and ecological restoration, immunology, microbiology, nanobiology, physiology, and tissue regeneration. You can present your research findings at UD's annual Stander Symposium and at regional or national scientific meetings.
We value hands-on learning experiences, so you'll find opportunities to intern with local industry and government agencies as well as participate in field-based learning in Costa Rica, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Palau or the Smoky Mountains.
Career Opportunities
The biology and environmental biology degree programs prepare you for work in health care, industry, government and research. Our graduates often pursue a career as an anesthesiology assistant, biological researcher, college professor, computational biologist, dentist, environmental monitor, environmental or patent lawyer, medical doctor, pharmaceutical salesperson, physician assistant, restoration ecologist, teacher, or veterinarian.