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Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Through laboratory and field-based experiences, you will practice scientific thinking by posing questions, designing research projects, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting findings.

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts

Program Types

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

On Campus

Department

Biology

What is a biology degree?

A Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree combines biological sciences with a broader liberal arts education. It is ideal for students who are not planning a post-graduate research career and wish to build depth or breadth in another field of study. This degree can be combined with a minor or second major in another discipline.  

Why should you major in biology at Redlands?

Biology is the largest and fastest-growing discipline. As a biology major at Redlands, you'll have the opportunity to build a solid foundation of scientific knowledge and research skills to help solve some of today's most challenging and rewarding problems. The biology degree prepares you for diverse career paths ranging from traditional science fields to business and creative fields. It gives you the flexibility to combine your interests and passions into the perfect career path for you. 

Biology program courses emphasize science as a way of learning through laboratory and field-based experiences. These experiences involve you in scientific thinking by posing testable questions, designing small-scale research projects, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and presenting findings—all while you gain technical skills.

At Redlands, you will have significant research opportunities including paid summer internships and academic projects during the school year. Research projects span many subdisciplines of biology and take advantage of our state-of-the-art laboratories and a wide array of habitats within easy reach of campus. Alongside Redlands faculty who are experts in their field, approximately half of our majors have significant research experience by graduation.

Classes you'll take

*The following courses are subject to change. Please check the latest university catalog for all coursework information, program requirements, and learning outcomes.

Students who are not planning post-graduate work in biology may wish to consider the Bachelor of Arts in Biology combined with a major or minor in another discipline.

Core courses

  • BIOL 200 Principles of Biology: Unity and Diversity
  • BIOL 201 Principles of Biology II: Molecular/Cellular Biology and Genetics
  • BIOL 238 Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
  • BIOL 239 Molecular Genetics and Heredity
  • CHEM 131 General Chemistry
  • CHEM 132 General Chemistry
  • CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry

Choose one of the following:

PHYS 220 Fundamentals of Physics I
PHYS 231 General Physics I
MATH 111 Elementary Statistics with Applications
PSYC 250 Statistical Methods
POLI 202 Statistical Analysis and Mapping of Social Science Data

Electives

Three additional courses from: BIOL 250–BIOL 360 (except BIOL 341), EVST 225, EVST 283, EVST 343, of which a minimum of two must include a significant laboratory or field component, by contract with department faculty.

Additional Requirements

BIOL 394 Junior Seminar
BIOL 495 Senior Seminar
BIOL 496 Senior Seminar
Completion of Senior Seminar Capstone project

Biology minor

To view specific requirements and coursework information, visit the current university catalog.

  • BIOL 200 and 201
  • BIOL 238 or 239
  • Three additional courses from BIOL 238–360 (except 341), of which a minimum of two must include a significant laboratory or field component, by contract with department faculty.
Undergraduate application deadlines
Spring 2025
November 1, 2024*
Fall 2025 - First Year
November 15, 2024 - Early Action
Fall 2025 - First Year
January 15, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Fall 2025 - Transfer
March 1, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Note
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.
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What you'll learn

Effectively integrate and apply biological concepts to solve problems.
Effectively design, execute, and interpret experiments to address questions in a laboratory or research project setting.
Draw statistically reasonable conclusions from quantitative data from original research or primary literature.
Clearly communicate arguments orally and in writing, in a standard scientific format with accurate use of conventions such as citations, figures/tables, and statistics.
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What you'll learn

Media card - Summer science resarch student investigating plant

Graduates pursue careers in

Discover new treatments for people who are paralyzed; learn about the effects of pollution on plants and animals.
Prevent the spread of rare, deadly diseases; care for injured or sick animals.
Protect state and national parks; design strategies to protect endangered plant and animal species.
Educate the next generation of biologists; direct educational programs in science museums, zoos and aquariums.

Graduates pursue careers in

Mutiple media - Graduating Redlands students
82 %

of University of Redlands BA in Biology graduates have successful outcomes within six months of graduation.

First Year Destination Survey, 2023

9 out of 10 ( 91 %)

Alumni shared they gained critical thinking skills from their degree.

NACM Alumni Career Mobility, 2022

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Best Universities in the West

U.S. News & World Report, 2023

Career Prep

The University of Redlands offers many ways to prepare you for life after graduation.

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