Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Industry Technology: Sequence and annotate whole genomes of a variety of organisms using the Illumina MiSeq in the Genomics Lab.
- Work Experience: RIT’s cooperative education and internship program includes science co-ops that offer opportunities to gain real-world experience.
- Participate in Undegraduate Research: Engage in research projects starting as early as your first year, preparing you for a wide range of careers with hands-on experience.
- Strong Career Paths: Join biology BS graduates in becoming highly competitive applicants for acceptance into veterinary school, medical and dental school, and graduate programs in health care professions.
Biology encompasses the processes and patterns that characterize living cells, organisms, and ecosystems. In the College of Science, biology is something that students do, rather than something they merely learn. RIT’s biology BS emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and field experience conducted by career biologists.
You’ll start with foundation courses in biology, math, chemistry, and liberal arts and then immerse yourself in the biological sciences, studying:
- Animals
- Micro-organisms
- Plants at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organisms, populations, and the environment
You will acquire a comprehensive set of practical skills, from the proper way to prepare cultures in the lab to gathering and analyzing ecological data in the field.
And since scientific knowledge is based on research, students are encouraged to participate in undergraduate biology research projects to enhance their educational experience and prepare them for graduate school or full-time employment.
Students enrolled in the biology bachelor’s degree will be prepared to pursue advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, and chiropractic medicine, as well as a wide range of graduate programs in the life sciences. Today’s careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as five years of study, all while gaining the valuable hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more.
+1 MBA: Students who enroll in a qualifying undergraduate degree have the opportunity to add an MBA to their bachelor’s degree after their first year of study, depending on their program. Learn how the +1 MBA can accelerate your learning and position you for success.
If you’re interested in pursuing medical school and/or graduate programs in the health professions, two advising programs can guide your planning for advanced study in these competitive areas of study:
https://www.rit.edu/study/biology-bs
