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University of California-Irvine

The Francisco J. Ayala School of Biological Sciences at UC Irvine offers Bachelor of Science degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology, biological sciences, biology/education, developmental and cell biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, human biology, microbiology and immunology, and neurobiology. Master of Science degrees are available in three areas – biological sciences, biotechnology management, and biological sciences and educational media design. The MS in Biotechnology Management program is offered jointly with the Paul Merage School of Business and the Henry Samueli School of Engineering. There is also a Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences degree available. Biology undergraduates can apply for a number of scholarships, including the Brian Atwood Scholarship, Robert H. Avnet Memorial Scholarship, and the Edward Mittelman Memorial Fund Scholarship.

Hands-on learning is a hallmark of the Biological Science programs at the University of Minnesota of Duluth. The Department of Biology offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Cell and Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology through the College of Arts and Science. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Biochemistry is offered through interdisciplinary departments. The school’s Biology Specimen Collection has cataloged more than 50,000 species while the Olga Lakela Herbarium includes 48,000 botanical specimens. Field work can be conducted at the UMD Research and Field Studies Center, a 114-acre site, or the Bagley Nature Area, a 50-acre site that includes Rock Pond and forests. Departmental scholarships include the Warren Scholarship and Niemi Scholarship.

Texas A & M University-College Station

Texas A&M offers a wide range of degrees in the biological sciences. These include bachelor’s degrees in Biology Microbiology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical Sciences, and Zoology. Advanced degree options include a Ph.D in Biochemistry and Biophysics, or a Master or Ph.D of Biomedical Sciences. Students seeking a doctorate in Biology can specialize in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Neurobiology and Behavior, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Biological Clocks, and Physiology and Systems Biology. Texas A&M is a leading research institution in the biologic sciences, and students will find modern facilities, up-to-date equipment, and many research opportunities. The Biology Department offers undergrads academic credit for working on faculty research.

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Rutgers University

Rutgers University offers a Bachelor in Cell Biology and Neuroscience with two options, one designed for students who plan to go on the medical school and one for students who want to earn a graduate degree in cell biology. The university also offers undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and a Bachelor and Master of Microbiology, as well as a Bachelor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and five Ph.D. programs in Molecular Biosciences. With so many departments involved in the life sciences, biology students will find many opportunities to become involved in research. Rutgers offers summer research fellowships and internships in research, and students can also earn academic credit for research they perform.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill offers 14 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs under the umbrella of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program, including advanced training in biological research in areas of Biology Biochemistry and Biophysics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Cell and Development Biology, Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular and Cellular Pathology and Neurobiology. Master’s degrees are offered in Biology, Biochemistry, Biostatistics and Neurobiology, with Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Biostatistics. BS, MS and Ph.D. degrees are offered in Bioengineering. The school is involved in a number of cutting-edge research projects and boasts state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. The Biology Without Borders program connects students with enriching internships, volunteer opportunities and student organizations.

University of California-Los Angeles

The Bachelor of Science in Biology at UCLA is offered through the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at the College of Life Sciences. The curriculum provides students with a broad knowledge of biological and related sciences and includes coursework in biochemistry, human genetics, physiological science, and atmospheric and oceanic sciences. Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in biology are also available. MS students are required to take the departmental written qualifying exam during their initial year in the program and can either write a thesis or take a comprehensive examination in order to graduate. All graduate students receive up to $26,000 in financial support for five years in the form of teaching or research assistantships and fellowships.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Top-notch students working toward a BS in Biological Sciences at UIC can qualify for four departmental awards worth between $500 and $1,000. Neuroscience and Biochemistry majors qualify for separate awards. To get help along the way, undergrads should head to the Science Learning Center, where they can attend peer-led study groups or free tutoring sessions. Those aiming for spots in the MS or PhD programs in Biological Sciences will be interested in the teaching and research assistantships, most of which are half-time positions; not all come with tuition and fee waivers, but stipends are standard.