Degrees and Programs
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Biology with two optional concentrations:
- Organismal, Ecological, and Evolutionary Biology
- Molecular, Cellular, and Microbial Biology
- Environmental Sciences Concentration
- Liberal Studies degree concentration in Biological Sciences
- Biological Sciences minor
- Master of Science in Biological Sciences
- Master of Science in Marine Sciences
What you can learn
Discover what you can learn and where a biological sciences major can take you.
We offer a comprehensive program in the biological sciences - one of the fastest-growing job fields in the region. Students can focus on any of five different concentrations: biology education, general biology, ecology, molecular and microbial biology, and organismal biology.
Interests
- How life works, from the smallest to the largest organisms Microbes, plants, and animals
- Health sciences
- Laboratory sciences
- Marine biology, ecology, or other biology careers
Learn
- Formulate and evaluate hypotheses
- Develop quantitative skills
- Critically interpret data
- Communicate with others
- Understand fundamentals of evolution and diversity of life
- Develop hands-on laboratory skills
- Prepare for advanced education
Go!
- Careers in food industries, government and non-governmental organizations
- Managers in environmental organizations and local laboratories
- Physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, clinical laboratory scientists
- Genetic counselors
Career Opportunities in Biology field
- SupHerb Farms
- Sensient Technologies
- Hilmar Cheese
- Certified Labs
- Dust Bowl Brewing Company
- E. & J. Gallo Winery
- California Department of Food and Agriculture
- Merced County Department of Agriculture
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- River Partners
- K-12 teachers in Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin counties
- Modesto Kaiser
- Biotechnology industries
Updated: April 24, 2023