Biology
Undergraduate Programs
Why Study Biology?
UMBC’s undergraduate programs in the biological sciences offer an innovative, comprehensive overview of biology.
An innovative, comprehensive overview of biology forms the basis for all of the degrees offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Students choose their course of study according to their career objectives.
The B.A. in Biological Sciences (BIOL B.A.) curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a medical or other health profession, or who wish to combine another area of study — such as business, art, environmental studies, or science writing — with a solid background in biology.
The B.S. in Biological Sciences (BIOL B.S.) curriculum is most appropriate for students planning to pursue graduate study in biology or to work in a technical or laboratory research setting.
Students wishing to combine biological knowledge with the fields of computer science and mathematics can pursue the B.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BINF). Finally, students whose career goal is teaching biology at the secondary education level can follow the program leading to a B.A. in Biology Education (BIOE). In addition to these degree programs, our department also participates in the B.S. program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOC) with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Students majoring in another area of study can also pursue one of our minor programs. We have courses of study leading to minors in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and Quantitative Biology.
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Which Program is Right for You?
Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Learn how to use complex databases for automated querying and data analysis, how to get key information from data, how to model biological systems, and how to design and develop software and algorithms to accomplish these goals.
VIEW Bachelor of Science DETAILS →Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Get a solid foundation in biology, along with related science and mathematics fields, and choose either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science whether you are more interested in the science or health fields or research.
VIEW Bachelor of Science DETAILS →Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences
Get a solid foundation in biology, along with related science and mathematics fields, and choose either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science whether you are more interested in the science or health fields or research.
VIEW Bachelor of Arts DETAILS →Bachelor of Arts in Biology Education
Broaden your career options after graduation with an option to take your well-developed understanding of biology and STEM in general and teach it to middle or high school students.
VIEW Bachelor of Arts DETAILS →Minor in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Supplement your interest in biology, computer science, mathematics, or information systems with a minor in an emerging interdisciplinary field.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in Biological Sciences
Learn more about the basics of biology, including organisms, ecology, evolution, genetics, and cells, while pursuing a major in another field.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in Quantitative Biology
Learn how to integrate knowledge of biology and mathematics to address modern biological and medically oriented questions.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.
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Contact Information
UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information
Mailing Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
OFFICE LOCATION
Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond
Admissions Staff
410-455-2292
Available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
admissions@umbc.edu
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