Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Studies in Biology
Majors/ Minors
Biology
The undergraduate degree in biology is appropriate for students wanting to obtain a broad background in the life sciences. Students complete coursework in animal, plant and microbial biology, genetics, ecology, physiology, and evolution. This degree meets the requirements for admission to graduate and professional schools and also prepares students for a broad range of biology-related employment opportunities. Students can also select an option in allied health, environmental biology, pre-medical sciences, or secondary teacher certification.
Biology Biology B.S. Allied Health Option Environmental Biology Option Pre-Medical Sciences Option Secondary Teacher Certification
Physiology
The undergraduate degree in physiology offers specialized coursework as preparation for graduate school or a medically-related professional school. The bachelor’s degree in physiology requires courses in biology, genetics, microbiology, comparative anatomy, biochemistry, physics, and chemistry. The mammalian physiology lecture and lab sequence provides a unique capstone experience. Students can also select an option in pre-medical sciences.
Physiology Physiology B.S. Pre-Medical Sciences OptionPlant Biology
The undergraduate degree in plant biology gives students training in all aspects of plant biology, including cell and molecular biology, genetics, development, physiology, ecology, evolution, and systematics. The study of plant biology underlies the applied sciences such as agronomy, forestry, natural resource management, horticulture and plant pathology. Students completing this degree are prepared for continuing studies in graduate school and careers in health sciences and industry. Students can also select an option in cell biology and molecular genetics, ecology and evolutionary biology, pre-forensics, pre-law environmental policy, and pre-pharmacy.
Plant Biology Plant Biology B.S. Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Option Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option Pre-Forensics Pre-Law Environmental Policy Pre-Pharmacy
Zoology
The undergraduate degree in zoology provides a thorough background in the biology of animals and prepares students for graduate school and many applied and professional careers, including veterinary medicine. The zoology degree requires courses in ecology, evolution, genetics, and vertebrate and invertebrate zoology. Students participate in unique research experiences and/or internships and develop a broad foundation in the related fields of chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Students can also select an option in ecology and conservation biology, pre-medical sciences, pre-veterinary science, or secondary teacher certification.
Zoology Zoology B.S Ecology and Conservation Biology Option Pre-Medical Sciences Option Pre-Veterinary Sciences Option Secondary Teacher CertificationOpportunities
Careers
Each student should schedule an individual appointment with a career coordinator.
Societies
The Oklahoma State University Botanical Society (OSUBS) is a student-led organization that focuses on education and increasing awareness of the natural world, primarily plant life.
Research
The Department Biology encourages all students to become involved in research projects.
Scholarships
See available scholarships for undergraduate students.