Biology Department

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Biology studies living systems from microscopic cells to ecosystems such as forests and wetlands. A degree from the biology department prepares you to make a difference as an educator, medical professional, scientist or environmental advocate.

Choose a general biology degree that covers the breadth of biology, or a more specialized degree in biomedical science or environmental science. Further explore a specialty within each of these degrees by adding on a concentration. All programs provide strong research training and career preparation. You start learning research in your first year and can participate in advanced projects with faculty mentors as an upper-level student. These degrees prepare you for graduate studies or professional schools. You can also earn a degree in education to teach high school science, or pursue a master’s degree in biology.

Majors

Biology

Build your foundation and begin to focus your skills with degree concentrations in Cell and Molecular Biology, Education, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or Medical Technology. Minors are also available in Biology, Neuroscience and Sustainability.
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Biomedical Science

Take your learning toward your own passion with degree concentrations in Research and Development, Pre-medical, or Veterinary Science. Minors are also available in Biology, Neuroscience and Sustainability.
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Interdisciplinary Programs

Environmental Science

Focus your learning in either Biology or Chemistry and explore the connections of the natural and organic.
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Medical Laboratory Science

Focus your learning in either Biology or Chemistry and build a career in science.
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Graduate Program

Biology (MS)

Continue your biology education into mastery with this streamlined program that accelerates your expertise.
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Minors

The biology minor, available to all students, provides a foundation in biological processes and their practical applications. It includes biology courses and requires statistics coursework.

The biology minor pairs nicely with other science degrees, offering you the opportunity to gain more experience in biology while at Bradley.

The neuroscience minor combines biology and psychology to help you understand behavior. You’ll explore topics like addiction, genetics, learning, and perception. This minor is ideal for careers in medicine, research, marketing, or pharmaceuticals.

While open to all students, space is limited. To apply, take PSY 201 Brain and Behavior as a first-year student and apply by fall of your sophomore year.

Bradley’s sustainability minor, open to all students, provides you with knowledge and skills to live more sustainably, inspire others to do the same, and tackle sustainability challenges in your career. You can tailor the minor to your interests through optional tracks in policy and socioeconomics, science and technology, or art and humanities.

In this interdisciplinary minor, courses cover the intersection of sustainability with engineering, natural sciences, economics, politics, and more, helping you to develop problem-solving skills necessary to address complex social, environmental, and economic challenges.

Biology Department