Welcome to the BSc. Biology - Physiology

The physiology concentration in Biology is designed for students interested in professions in healthcare, biomedical research or physiology and anatomy. Students in this concentration learn how bodies work and how that activity integrates with the anatomy of the organs, tissues, cells, and molecules of that body. It prepares students for medical, dental or pharmacy school, or physician assistant programs; it also prepares students for graduate school programs or work in biomedical research, clinical research, or forensic or medical testing. It is also a suitable background for those interested in medically-related industries such as pharmaceutical or medical device sales, tissue donation/recovery, or MS programs for becoming a prosthetist/orthotist.

Career Path

A degree in biology is a "foundation degree" — careers includes Agricultural scientist, Animal behaviorist, Bio-engineer, Desert ecologist, Medical laboratory tech, Medical librarian, Microbiologist, Molecular endocrinologist, Park ranger, Safety manager, Science teacher, State park resource ecologist, It opens the door and builds a foundation for students to grow into many useful and interesting career paths including becoming a research scientist, pharmacologist, nature conservation officer, forensic scientist, science writer, ecologist, biomedical engineer, or any number of similar occupations.