Bachelor of Science in Biology

Explore laboratory and field-based experiences and find the meaning behind some of life's most thought-provoking questions with a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from the University of Redlands.

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science

Program Types

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

On Campus

Department

Biology

School / College

College of Arts and Sciences

What is a biology degree?

A biology degree gives you a strong foundation in biological sciences while allowing you to explore other fields. It's perfect if you're not planning on a research career but want to broaden your expertise. You can easily combine this degree with a minor or second major in another discipline.

Why should you major in biology at Redlands?

Majoring in biology at Redlands will provide you with the opportunity to build a solid foundation of scientific knowledge and research skills to help solve some of today's most challenging and rewarding problems. You will be prepared for diverse career paths ranging from traditional science fields to business and creative fields. You will be able to combine your interests and passions into your perfect career path.

To receive a B.S. degree, the student must complete:

Core Courses:

BIOL 200 Principles of Biology: Unity and Diversity
BIOL 201 Principles of Biology II: Molecular/Cellular Biology and Genetics
BIOL 238 Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
BIOL 239 Molecular Genetics and Heredity
Five additional courses from the following: BIOL 250– BIOL 360 (except BIOL 341), EVST 225, EVST 283, EVST 343, of which a minimum of three must include a significant laboratory or field component, by contract with department faculty.
BIOL 394 Junior Seminar
BIOL 495 Senior Seminar
BIOL 496 Senior Seminar
6 credits of coursework selected from BIOL 403 through BIOL 460, BLCM 460 Advanced Interdisciplinary Research in Biology and Chemistry, or departmental honors project work (BIOL 499)

Related Field Requirements

CHEMISTRY
CHEM 131 General Chemistry
CHEM 132 General Chemistry
CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry

MATHEMATICS

Choose one of the following:

MATH 118 Integrated Calculus and MATH 119 Integrated Calculus II OR MATH 120 OR MATH 121 Calculus
AND Choose one of the following:
MATH 111 Elementary Statistics with Applications
MATH 122 Calculus II
PSYC 250 Statistical Methods
POLI 202 Statistical Analysis and Mapping of Social Science Data

PHYSICS

Choose one of the following groups:

PHYS 220 Fundamentals of Physics I
PHYS 221 Fundamentals of Physics II
OR
PHYS 231 General Physics I
PHYS 232 General Physics II

Note: Degree contracts must be approved by the end of the second semester of the junior year or, in the case of upper-division transfer students, the end of the first semester of residence.

To earn a minor in biology, students must complete:

BIOL 200 and 201
BIOL 238 or 239
Three additional courses from BIOL 238–360 (except 341), of which a minimum of two must include a significant laboratory or field component, by contract with department faculty.

Undergraduate application deadlines

Spring 2025

November 1, 2024*

Fall 2025 - First Year

November 15, 2024 - Early Action

Fall 2025 - First Year

January 15, 2025 - Regular Decision*

Fall 2025 - Transfer

March 1, 2025 - Regular Decision*

Note

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.

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What you'll learn

Biological concepts

You will learn to effectively integrate and apply biological concepts to solve problems.

Laboratory and research skills

You will learn to effectively design, execute, and interpret experiments to address questions in a laboratory or research project setting. You will also learn to effectively integrate data from multiple experiments and knowledge from multiple scientific sources to support a thesis.

Statistical analysis and inference

You will learn to draw statistically reasonable conclusions from quantitative data from original research or primary literature.

Scientific communication and reporting

You will learn to clearly communicate arguments orally and in writing, in a standard scientific format with accurate use of conventions such as citations, figures/tables, and statistics.

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What you'll learn

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Graduates pursue careers in

Research

As a researcher you will discover new treatments for people who are paralyzed; learn about the effects of pollution on plants and animals.

Healthcare

As a healthcare worker you will prevent the spread of rare, deadly diseases; care for injured or sick animals.

Environmental conservation

As an environmental conservationist you will protect state and national parks; design strategies to protect endangered plant and animal species.

Education

As an educator you will educate the next generation of biologists; you will work with direct educational programs in science museums, zoos and aquariums.

Graduates pursue careers in

Featured faculty

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