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Bachelor of Sciences in Biology With Concentration in Environmental Biosciences

Biology with Environmental Biosciences Concentration
Bachelor of Science

Undergraduate (Bachelors)

On Campus (In-Person)

Downtown Location

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The Environmental Biosciences degree program at the University of Houston-Downtown provides a broad-based curriculum in liberal arts, the Natural Sciences and a set of courses specifically in biology with an environmental focus. This concentration requires ecology, environmental biology, plant biology or taxonomy course and additional courses that cover a broad collection of environmental topics.

The degree is designed to meet the needs of those interested in graduate work in:

  • environmental sciences
  • environmental public health

  • careers in city, county, state and federal agencies
  • corporations needing environmental expertise

Students are encouraged to participate in an appropriate field experience or research activity as part of their curriculum. Additionally, the degree program will prepare students for lucrative careers through smaller classes, faculty mentoring, modern labs, hands-on experience, and flexible class options.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates who earn a BS in Biology will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the discipline (Basic Knowledge).
  • Demonstrate laboratory skills common to modern laboratories (Laboratory Skills).
  • Effectively communicate scientific information in writing and in oral presentations (Communication Skills).
  • Demonstrate the use of scientific reasoning to analyze and interpret data and implement project-based activities (Scientific Reasoning and Research).
  • Work as part of a team (Teamwork).
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards for the responsible conduct of scientific research and its applications (Ethics).

DEGREE PLAN INFORMATION

The following four-year degree plan is based on the UHD 2021-2022 academic catalog. Students should meet with a UHD Academic Advisor to develop their own plan.

ADMISSIONS AND DECLARATION OF MAJOR

Students may be admitted to and declare a majoring Biology with Concentration in Environmental Biosciences if they meet the following criteria:

Admission and Declaration of Major

CAREERS

After completing a bachelor’s degree, many biology majors attend graduate school or other professional programs including, Ph.D. programs in sciences or forensics coursework. Some end up working in a field directly related to their major. Depending on the area of interest students study within their degree, career options include:

  • Scientific Researcher
  • Analyst
  • Environmental and Conservation Manager
  • Ecologist
  • Toxicologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Forensic scientist
  • Scientific/Medical Laboratory Officer
  • Environmental Regulator

SUGGESTED MINORS

  • Bioinformatics 22 Hours Minimum
  • Microbiology 20 Hours Minimum
  • Physics 20 Hours Minimum

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FINANCIAL AID

USEFUL LINKS

We aim to foster your academic, personal, and professional goals. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the program coordinator.

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