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Biology with Environmental Biosciences Handout

Biology - Environmental Biosciences

What can I do with this major?

Related Career Titles
Search for potential careers/jobs with these position titles

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

 

Professional Organizations
Affiliate yourself with groups to network and learn about the field:

  • American Medical Students Association, UHD group
  • The Darwin and Leeuwenhoek Society, UHD branch of American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
  • Health Professions Organization, UHD group
  • Texas Association of Environmental Professionals

 

Explore Career-Specific Websites

 

Graduate School Considerations

  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Master of Science in Data Analytics
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Science in Microbiology*
  • Doctor of Medicine*
  • Master of Science in Evolutionary Biology*
  • Master of Science in Bioinformatics*
  • Master of Science in Ecology*
  • Master of Science in Environmental Science*
  • Master of Science in Genetics*

*Programs not offered at UHD

Community Partnerships

Research local organizations offering field experiences to students pursuing a Biology with Environmental concentration.

  • Memorial Hermann
  • BP
  • Texas Children’s
  • UT Medical Branch
  • RiceTec
  • Houston Zoo
  • Houston Methodist Hospital
  • City of Houston, Health & Human Services
  • Houston Renewable Energy Group
  • MD Anderson
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Mad Science of Houston
  • Anheuser-Busch
  • Bayou Land Conservancy
  • EDP Renewables
  • Harris County Institute for Forensic Sciences

What is Biology with Environmental Biosciences?

 

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