University of Tulsa

The biological science degree is intended for students interested in learning the basic principles of life science as well as how general science fundamentals apply to living organisms. Many students choose to pursue biological science for their undergraduate degree in preparation for a career in health care. The biological science degree is particularly well-suited as preparation for medical school based on its foundational science and mathematics curriculum. The pre-med option is ideal for those interested in applying to medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant or veterinary school. A number of our graduates also choose to pursue advanced degrees (M.S., Ph.D.) in bioinformatics, plant pathology, epidemiology, physiology, and neurobiology to name just a few. All students are encouraged to take advantage of undergraduate research opportunities that are available in a broad range of areas that include virology, microbiology, neuroscience, ecology, population and evolutionary biology, and genetics.