Explore Penn State Scranton’s Biology Degree.
Prepare for careers in health, environmental science, or graduate school with hands-on research and expert faculty with Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Do you have a passion for understanding the complexities of life and the diverse organisms that inhabit our planet? Are you curious about the structure, growth, and origin of living organisms? If you enjoy analyzing and exploring the living world around you, biology is the perfect for you!
Why choose a Biology Degree?
- Individual attention: Receive one-on-one guidance from dedicated faculty mentors.
- Small class sizes: Contribute to class discussions and engage in meaningful interaction with professors.
- Expert faculty: Learn from experienced leaders in the biology field.
- Supportive environment: Benefit from a strong commitment to academic and personal success.
- Hands-on research: Collaborate with biology faculty on real-world projects.
- Career readiness: Prepare for careers in biology or professional/graduate programs like medical, dental, or pharmacy school.
What can you do with a biology degree?
The biology degree is designed to provide a broad background in the biological sciences. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology allows students to become familiar with both the theory and practice of science.
After completing foundation courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, students will pursue upper-level academic study in each of the following disciplines: ecology, plants and fungi, evolutionary biology, genetics and physiology.
Suggested Academic Plan: Biology, B.S.
Our program emphasizes hands-on experience and research opportunities, ensuring you gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your future biology career. This includes experiential learning or applied learning courses, where students engage in lab activities, field trips, and other skills-based courses that provide practical, real-world experience.
The skills you gain from a biology degree—such as critical thinking, data analysis, and laboratory techniques—are highly valued in many industries and biology fields.
The biology program at Penn State provides a supportive environment, encourages curiosity, and prepares students to become future leaders in the biological and medical sciences. Through this program, I have been able to pursue unique research opportunities and get hands on experiences that I would not have had elsewhere.
Biology Careers
The Biology degree prepares biology graduates for a variety of careers in the biological, health, and environmental sciences, and provides a strong foundation for entry into graduate school and health professional programs.
A biology degree can offer a wide range of career opportunities to consider:
• Biomedical Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Research Laboratories
• Industry
• Zoos/Aquariums/Museums
• Environmental Agencies
• Biomedical Careers
• Pharmaceutical Careers
• Laboratory Research Facilities
• Hospital Research Facilities
• Medical School
• Dental School
• Pharmacy School
• Graduate Study in the Life Sciences
