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Biology programs


Undergraduate biology minor

If you are pursuing a degree other than biology, you can add a biology minor to broaden your training and enhance your education.

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 Undergraduate biology major - five emphasis tracks

Prehealth & Biomedical

Prehealth/biomed

This emphasis is appropriate for anyone interested in a health-related career in areas such as medicine, dentistry, radiology, podiatry, and many others.

Cell & Molecular

Cell/molecular

This emphasis is broadly applicable to careers in medicine, research, agriculture, and other areas where a working knowledge of cellular function is required.

Ecology & Evolution

Eco Evo

This emphasis is ideal for careers in wildlife management, outdoor recreation, the National Park service, and other areas requiring an understanding of the relatedness of life.

Secondary Teaching

Secondary teaching

This emphasis has been designed to meet licensure requirements of the Colorado Department of Education for teaching secondary science (grades 7-12) and also a degree in biology.

Biology Liberal Arts

 Eco/evo

This emphasis prepares graduates for a varied range of careers including nursing, business, writing, museums, government, and many others.

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Undergraduate Certificates

Within the Biological Sciences program, there are three 12-credit-hour certificates available in Botany, Wildlife, and Zoology. These certificates fulfill the job requirements often specified by organizations such as the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Even if students are already enrolled in relevant coursework, obtaining these certificates provides a distinct advantage with employers and aids in selecting elective courses that cater to individual career aspirations.


Graduate Programs

We have four different graduate programs in two categories to choose from based on your needs and career goals.

Research-Intensive Graduate Programs

Course Work-Based Graduate Programs

Master's of Science (MS), thesis

MS, thesis

This program provides advanced training in biology including a hands-on research project. It is ideal for career advancement or preparation for further graduate training.

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Doctorate (PhD) of Biological Education

PhD

This program specializes in training biologists to be experts in their disciplines and outstanding college biology teachers. It is a stepping stone to a career as an independent scientist, a college biology teacher, or both.

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Master's of Science (MS), non-thesis

MS, non-thesis

This program will strengthen or broaden your biology knowledge for career advancement or as a stepping stone on the way to other graduate or professional programs.

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Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MBS)

MBS

This is an intensive one year program designed to enhance your knowledge of biomedicine and strengthen your application to medical, veterinary, dental, or other professional school.

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