Isn’t choosing a career all about discovering your passions and blazing a trail toward putting those passions to work? Fortunately, there are many possible trails you can blaze while getting a solid biology education from AUM.
You might find yourself taking a marine biology course at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on the Gulf of Mexico. Or spending a semester abroad with other students in Costa Rica, South Africa, or the Galapagos Islands. Or, you might stay on campus and assist one of your professors working on a research project funded by the National Science Foundation or the U.S. Department of Energy. You might even be recognized for making an ecological discovery while working in AUM’s roughly 250 acres of ancient woodlands and wetlands.
The General Biology concentration prepares students for a wide range of jobs and post-graduate options, including graduate school, health professions and others. It is an excellent choice for students who know they want to study biology but are not certain what their ultimate goal may be. Students with more focused career plans may choose from Biology Health Sciences, Molecular Biology, or Public Health Microbiology concentrations.
What you will know with a General Biology degree from AUM
Know how to conduct yourself professionally in a lab (maybe as a microbiologist) and in the field, working as a zoologist or a wildlife biologist.
Know how to conduct and document research by working with a faculty member. Or build your network traveling to professional conferences.
Know how (and why) careers in biology can be financially rewarding.
Know how to be hands-on by conducting research in the department’s Bioprocessing and Biofuels Research Lab or the Geospatial Research Institute.
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There is a wide variety of job opportunities either in the lab, in the field, or a combination. Microbiologists, biochemists and agricultural scientists are employed in the private, nonprofit and government sectors. Some graduates go on to earn a master’s degree before taking the career plunge. Check out our Career Discovery Board, below on this page.
It helps to have a solid background in high school science topics, but don’t worry. Your interest in biology is more important than your previous class load. Besides, AUM has free tutoring and our professors are known to spend extra time on any student who needs it!
Students in the General Biology program work with an expert advisor who will help you choose the right undergraduate classes and help you prepare for grad school applications.
It depends on several factors, including whether you have gone on to earn a master’s degree. Your experience, seniority and personal initiative also have a big impact on your income. See sample salaries on this page, under Rewarding Occupations and Job Growth.
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With this bachelor’s degree as your educational foundation, you have many career possibilities. Note: Salaries vary depending on several factors including your level of experience, education, training, demographics, and industry. Here is a sampling of the future job growth and salaries according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
At AUM’s College of Sciences, you will have hands-on learning experiences, working side by side with scholars and researchers using state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment.
Our academic departments include Biology and Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Psychology. To help you pay for college, you might qualify for one of our scholarships.
Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in General Biology
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This degree requires students to meet on campus. Students in these courses enroll in a program to connect in a campus setting and to collaborate using a variety of technological and educational tools. Professors play an inspirational role in building relationships among teams and individuals in this setting. The criteria for many programs can only be met with In-Class coursework. Be sure to check with your advisor to understand the best route to take.
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You will need to complete courses in the university core, biology, related science areas, and electives. Contact the Biology and Environmental Sciences Department for a current listing of courses required to complete the General Biology concentration.
The course listings below are only a few of the classes this concentration requires. For a full review of this program in detail, please see our official online catalog AND consult with an academic advisor.
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