Biology, B.S.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

The Department of Biological Sciences is one of the largest within Florida A&M University in terms of faculty and student population. The department offers degree programs for two specialty tracks, viz. Biology and Pre-Medicine tracks. Students completing these biological sciences programs are well prepared to enter graduate or professional schools, such as medical and pharmacy schools, or to enter immediate employment after graduation. The programs provide insight and direction for students to graduate in four years.The Department of Biological Sciences encourages students to expand their appreciation for biological diversity, form an understanding of the morphology and physiology of living systems, retain laboratory competency for future careers in the sciences, obtain research and presentation experience, acquire internship and volunteer experience, and gain teaching and tutorial experience.Biology is study of living organisms, including, plants, animals, fungi, and protists.Biologists investigate various research topics, including the origin, structure, growth, function, and evolution, from the molecular level of cells to whole ecosystems.

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