Undergraduate Programs
The Department of Biology and Chemistry offers four undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, and three preprofessional programs. Read the descriptions below and follow the links to learn more about each program.
Not sure which major is right for you? Explore the Choosing the Right Major page to see how the programs stack up against each other.
Bachelor's Degrees
Applied Health prepares students for a career or further graduate study in physical therapy, applying scientific knowledge to the subject areas of biology, anatomy, physiology, and associated scientific disciplines.
Biochemistry majors gain a knowledge base of biology and chemistry to relate theories, problem-solving techniques, laboratory applications, and instrumentation procedures in this field of study.
Biology Majors learn traditional biology appropriate for entry into an accredited graduate program and apply the scientific method and appropriate biological knowledge and theories.
Chemistry students learn to apply basic knowledge, theories, and mathematical problem-solving approaches that aid modern discoveries in medicine, pharmacology, and toxicology.
