Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology] From University of Toledo

The degree at?University of Toledo?is the foundation for a career in many fields, from medicine to zoology to biotechnology. At The University of Toledo, we offer an undergraduate biology program to suit you, whatever your career goals may be.

Biology bachelor's degree highlights:?

• The right start.?UToledo?s bachelor?s degree program in biology is designed so you can complete all graduate or professional school prerequisites while you earn your undergraduate degree in the typical four years.

• State-of-the-art facilities. UT is one of the best public, research universities in Ohio and the country. Biology majors work in labs with the latest technology and equipment in the Departments of Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences.?

• Field courses. Course work for biology students in the Department of Environmental Sciences includes exciting field experiences throughout the U.S., Canada, Trinidad and the Bahamas.?

• Study abroad in a yearlong exchange program with Salford University in the United Kingdom. All courses transfer seamlessly.

• A unique dual degree program.?Earn a bachelor?s degree in biology and a master?s degree in bioinformatics ? a field that?s exploded recently ? in just 5.5 years.

• Experiential learning.?Students have ample opportunities to perform undergraduate research, service learning and internships.?

Research opportunities:

You don?t have to wait until graduate school to get into an active, funded research lab. This degree of access for undergraduate biology majors is unique in northwest Ohio. UToledo undergraduate students have opportunities to work directly with internationally recognized biology and environmental sciences faculty on cutting-edge research. You also may have the chance to publish your findings in scholarly journals.

Career opportunities:

Most biology students who earn undergraduate degrees from The University of Toledo have successful careers in biology-related fields. Many enroll in graduate, professional or medical school to earn further qualifications.

Sample Job opportunities:

• Biology laboratory technician?
• Biomedical careers?
• Clinical laboratory technologist?
• Conservationist?
• Ecologist?
• Geologist?