Biology Degree Plan
Admission to the Major Requirements
Admission to the Biology major requires a 2.0 GPA at WSU.
Program Strengths
- Build a strong foundation in the sciences. Use options to focus on depth and breadth of interest areas.
- Courses cover biology, including molecular and cell biology, physiology and development of animals and plants, conservation biology, disease biology, genetics and genomics, taxonomy and systematics, ecology, and evolutionary biology.
- Small class sizes in advanced courses.
- Opportunities for one-on-one research with biology faculty, including field and laboratory experiences.
- Gain skills in research design, data analysis, DNA and cell biological techniques, physiological diagnostics, ecological and environmental assessment, phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis, global complex systems analysis, computer modeling and simulations, scientific writing, and professional communications.
- Prepare for graduate and professional schools.
- Math, science, and engineering community residence halls with other entering students in shared classes provide opportunities for group study, free tutoring, and computer lab access.
- Conner Museum of Natural History and Marion Ownbey Herbarium offer specimens of animals and plants for research and study.
Career Options
- Medicine, dentistry, and health fields
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Pharmacology, nutrition, and dietetics
- Veterinary medicine and animal care
- Fisheries and wildlife ecology
- Plant biology, agriculture, and horticulture
- Entomology
- Conservation and resource management
- Environmental assessment
- Ecological restoration
- Ecologist
- Botanist
- Biotechnology and genetic engineering
- Forensics and pathology
- Public policy, science writing, journalism
- Science education
Student Clubs of Interest
- Biology Club
- Zoology Club
- Scientista
- Raptor Club and Rehabilitation Program
- Pre-Health Professions:
- Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS)
- Pre-Dental Club
- Pre-Health Club
- Pre-Nursing Club: Rho Nu
- Pre-Pharmacy Club
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club
- Pre-PT/OT Club
- Pre-Vet Club (AKA Organization of Future Veterinarians)