Biology - B.A and B.S. Download to printCollege
College of Arts and Sciences
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Department of Biological Sciences
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The Bachelor of Arts in Biology is designed for students interested in the biological sciences but eager to pursue a wider variety of interests in the liberal arts. This degree is offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Career Opportunities
Biologists work in a variety of settings and alumni with a biology degree from Kent state can directly enter into the workflorce. Career opportunities are avaialbalbe at state, local, and federal agencies, privately owned companies, industry and non-profit groups. Other students may choose to further their education beyond a bachelor's degree by attending graduate or professional school. These students may seek employment opportunities as professors or other educators, or in health care professions as doctors, dentists, physician assistants and other health care workers. Admission Requirements
General Admissions for Freshman Students: Students most likely to be admitted and succeed at the Kent Campus are those who have graduated with at least 16 units of the recommended college preparatory curriculum in high school, who have achieved a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), and whose composite ACT score is 21 or better (980 combined critical reading and math SAT score). For more information on admissions, visit the Admissions website for new freshmen. Graduation Requirements
Minimum 121 total credit hours and 42 upper-division hours for graduation. Minimum 2.000 GPA overall and 2.000 GPA in major required for graduation. Study Abroad/Away Opportunities
There are many Study Abroad/Away Opportunities, for more information contact the Office of Global Education. Student Organizations
Bachelors of Arts: Departmental Zoology/Conservation Club Advanced Degree Programs
Biological Sciences with fields of study in Botany, Cell Biology, Ecology and Physiology (M.A./M.S./Ph.D.) |
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