The department offers the following programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with indicated track, concentration, or licensure. Clicking on each will show you a current checksheet for completion of each degree.

• Biology (with tracks in Botany, Zoology, Molecular Biology,                   or Environmental Biology possible
• Biology - Medical Technology Program
• Biology - Biomedical Emphasis
• Environmental Science
• Biotechnology (new interdisciplinary program-also listed with the Chemistry Department)
• Biology/Science Education: See Below.

Academic Concentration in Biology

The Biology Department also houses the Science Education Programs.Degrees available include a B.S. degree in Biology Education and a B.S. in Science Education with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics. A Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Science Ed. with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics is available for teachers that currently hold a Standard Professional I License and wish to earn an Advanced License. An M.A. degree in Science Ed.non-licensure concentration is also available for students who do not wish to earn teacher licensure. For students that have a bachelor's degree in the natural sciences and wish to earn teacher licensure, the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree with Science (9-12) specialization leads to both the Standard Professional I and Advanced Licenses. Program details and worksheets for all of these can be found through the webpage of our Science Education advisor Rachel McBroom.

For more information on the General Education requirements for all degrees click General Education. You will need to scroll down a way in this section to find the outline of requirements. For the catalog information on programs and courses click the Biology section of the UNCP Catalog.

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