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Study Living Organisms

The Biology major (B.A. and B.S.) at Miami University provides a comprehensive foundation in the biological sciences, preparing students for careers in healthcare, research, environmental science, biotechnology, and graduate study. This flexible undergraduate degree allows you to tailor your coursework to match your academic and professional interests.

Students can specialize in areas such as health sciences, animal physiology, plant biology, cell and molecular biology, ecology, environmental studies, evolution, and systematics. Through hands-on laboratory experience, field research opportunities, and interdisciplinary coursework, the program builds strong skills in scientific research, data analysis, and critical thinking.

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Biology, B.S. and B.A. Courses and Curriculum

The courses you choose will open up a wealth of career opportunities — not lock you into one occupation. You’ll extend your education way beyond the classroom to every area of your life.

Biology, B.S.

The Biology, B.S. option provides more intensive training in advanced biology and related STEM fields.

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Biology, B.A.

The Biology B.A. option is ideal for students who wish to combine biology with studies outside the natural sciences, such as business, communication, education, or public policy

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There’s a lot of hands-on experience that I’ve had access to that I think a lot of people don’t. It’s been incredible, and I think it’s solidified my own understanding of what I want to do with my life.

Ieva Juska ’19

Biology and Environmental Earth Science

Biology, B.A. and B.S. Learning Outcomes

  • Locate and cite biology source materials using discipline-specific databases
  • Articulate questions and hypotheses that drive research in the field of biology
  • Synthesize, evaluate, and accurately summarize information from multiple sources
  • Integrate core concepts and principles from the biological sciences
  • Recognize areas requiring further research
  • Comprehend the broader implications of biological research for health
  • Effectively communicate scientific information to both non-specialist (popular) and specialist (technical)

Career Options

There are many options available to Biology majors. A partial list would include admission to pre-professional schools (medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, etc.), graduate studies, or immediate employment as a naturalist, park technician, assistant pathologist, lab technician, technical sales representative, research technician, museum curator, fisheries manager, environmental planner, municipal zookeeper, environmental impact analyst, or high school biology teacher.

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Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.

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Department of Biology

Susan Hoffman, Ph.D.
Lead Departmental Advisor
Department of Biology
Pearson Hall 246
700 E. High St.
Oxford, OH 45056

[email protected]
513-529-3125

Rich Moore, Ph.D.
Lead Departmental Advisor
Department of Biology
Pearson Hall 394
700 E. High St.
Oxford, OH 45056

moorerc@miamioh-edu
513-529-4278