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Biology

B.S./B.A Biology

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The Department of Biology has a strong tradition at the Western Oregon University, with nearly ___ students in the program pursuing either a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science in biology. This top program offers competitive research opportunities and a team of well-respected faculty members who value research, but who also share a passion for teaching and advising students. With a bachelor's degree in biology, you'll be prepared for a successful future in graduate school, in the business world, or in a government or state agency. Our alumni also have been very successful in gaining admission into medical, dental, physical therapy and other allied health programs. As a biology major, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of natural history, anatomy, and physiology, and of molecular, cellular, developmental, and quantitative biology. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, make observations, evaluate evidence and solve problems. Our courses focus on several fundamental concepts:

• An understanding and appreciation of the diversity of life on Earth
• An understanding of the basic principles and mechanisms that all living organisms rely upon
• An understanding of levels of biological analysis, from the organismal and historical to the cellular and molecular
• A basic understanding of the principles and mechanisms of evolution

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