Biology, B.S.
Biology, B.S.
What if your curiosity about science could help improve lives, protect the environment, or shape the future? In A&M Texarkana’s Biology program, you can turn your curiosity into discovery and discovery into purpose.
A&M Texarkana’s Biology program explores life at every level whether molecules, genes and cells to organisms and ecosystems. Through hands-on laboratory experiences, small classes, faculty mentorship, and opportunities for undergraduate research, you’ll develop the scientific knowledge and practical skills to solve real-world biological problems.
Whether you’re preparing for medical, dental, or another health professional program, planning to pursue graduate school, or interested in careers in research, environmental science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or other biology-related fields, you can build a degree pathway around your goals.
Program Information
Degree Name: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Degree Type: Undergraduate
Format: Face-to-Face, Hybrid, RELLIS campus
Credit Hours: 120
Catalog: Program Requirements | Four Year Plan
Questions: 903-223-3000
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Why Get Your Biology Degree from A&M Texarkana?
Curiosity. Discovery. Impact.
As an A&M Texarkana Biology major, you’ll find a supportive and student-centered learning environment with faculty who have microbiology, genetics, ecology, and biomedical backgrounds. You’ll build lab and clinical reasoning skills early on, giving you an academic edge among your peers. You’ll also engage in collaborative and mentored research projects.
As a student, you can customize your degree pathway to your academic and career goals. Whether you’re interested in health, environmental sciences, biochemistry, or pharmaceuticals, you’ll strengthen your knowledge and skills through electives or focused minors that match what motivates you.
Program Highlights
Hands-On Biology Training for Real-World Problem Solving
After you graduate, you’re prepared to apply biological principles to real-world problems by using the analytical thinking, lab proficiency, and scientific communication you develop in the program. You’re also well prepared for careers in science, healthcare, research, or related professional or graduate school programs.
Design a Biology Degree that Fits Your Passion and Profession
Tailor your degree path through focused minors and elective coursework. If you’re interested in laboratory science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, or graduate research, you can minor in chemistry or take electives within Chemistry. Curious about ecology or sustainability? You can take elective courses or minor in Environmental Sciences. If you plan to pursue medical, dental, or other health professional programs, you can strengthen yourself with a pre-health minor or course focus. If you’re a RELLIS biology major, you can pursue a minor in Biomedical Science.
More Than a Number and Mentored for Success in Biology
You’ll be more than a number within the hands-on courses at A&M-Texarkana. You’ll experience faculty-mentored research opportunities, and individualized academic and career guidance. As an A&M Texarkana biology major, you’ll appreciate the supportive environment where faculty are motivated by mentoring you to become a successful future professional ready to make an impact on human health or our environment.
Biology, B.S. FAQs
Can I prepare for medical or dental school with this degree?
Yes. A&M Texarkana’s Bachelor of Science in Biology can provide an academic foundation if you're planning to apply to medical school, dental school, or other health professional programs.
As a Biology major, you can pursue a Pre-Health minor or select coursework aligned with your professional goals. The Pre-Health minor includes subjects such as human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and additional health-related biology or biochemistry coursework.
Because admission requirements vary among medical, dental, and other professional schools, work with your academic advisor and review the prerequisite requirements of the professional programs you plan to pursue.
Can I customize the Biology degree around my career goals?
Yes. The B.S. in Biology provides flexibility through upper-level Biology electives and complementary minors.
Depending on your interests, you can pursue minors or coursework in areas such as Pre-Health, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences. Biology students at the RELLIS Campus also have access to a Biomedical Science minor.
This flexibility allows you to shape your biology education around interests such as healthcare, laboratory science, environmental biology, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals or graduate research.
What can I do with a bachelor's degree in biology?
A Bachelor of Science in Biology can prepare you for a variety of career and educational pathways.
A&M Texarkana Biology graduates can pursue advanced study in areas such as biology, medicine, and other professional fields or explore career opportunities related to:
- Biological and laboratory research
- Environmental science
- Healthcare and health sciences
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food science
- Government or industrial research
- Science education
Are undergraduate research opportunities available?
Yes! The B.S. in Biology program offers faculty mentored research opportunities that can even lead to reports, publication, presentations, and conferences. With faculty mentors with expertise across microbiology, genetics, ecology, and biomedical sciences, you’ll develop the leadership, writing, and presentation skills that help you communicate your scientific research discoveries.
Can I complete this program while working?
Yes, it is possible. With A&M Texarkana’s unique, small, close-knit environment set up for your success and academic and faculty advising available, you can pursue the degree while working. We have many A&M-Texarkana students pursuing their degrees while working.
Does A&M Texarkana offer a pre-med or pre-health pathway?
Yes! As a student pursuing your B.S. in Biology, you can enter the pre-health program which provides you with the prerequisite courses you need for medical, pharmacy, dental, physician assistant, and physical therapy schools. As a Biology major, you can fit these courses into your normal degree and major requirements.