What will I learn?
The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree program at Simmons University explores the vast discipline of biology-including animal and plant physiology, developmental biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, ecology, and biotechnology.
Simmons’ Biology faculty are accomplished research scientists who’ve had a lifelong curiosity about the natural world-just like you. Students in the program work closely with their professors to master the fundamentals and put their knowledge into practice through hands-on learning in our well-equipped labs.
Graduates of the Biology degree program go on to prestigious graduate programs in biology, allied health, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and genetic engineering, and to successful careers in government, university, hospital, and commercial laboratories.
Biology is the science and study of life. All living things fall under the umbrella of biology: humans, animals, plants-it is an enormous and all-encompassing discipline that consists of many fields and subfields. Biology is critical to medicine and healthcare, forensics, technology, and wildlife and environmental conservation.
A bachelor’s degree in Biology from Simmons cultivates an extensive understanding of the basic principles of biology, including the structure, biochemistry, function, and metabolism of cells, as well as genetics and the theory of evolution.
Careers for Biology bachelor’s degree holders include:
Biochemist, Genetic Counselor, Microbiologist, Agricultural & Food Scientist, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
