Degree Programs
SBS has a variety of degree programs to suit your educational needs and interests:
- B.A. Biology For students who want a solid background in Biology, but who need less rigorous studies in the supporting sciences. Requires less advanced coursework in Math, Physics, and Chemistry than is required for the B.S. Biology. Recommended for students who want to combine a Biology degree with coursework from other disciplines to accommodate their career goals.
- B.S. Biology For students interested in preparing for graduate studies or professional school, or entry-level employment in a science-related field. Requires more advanced coursework in Math, Physics, and Chemistry than is required for the B.A. Biology. Students also complete requirements for a minor in Chemistry.
- B.S. Biology,
The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Health and Disease Emphasis (Pre-Med)
- Prepares students for admission to medical school.
- Provides a foundation of knowledge in modern cell and molecular biology, which is essential for understanding medical science.
- Students complete all of the minimum prerequisites as well as coursework suggested by most medical schools.
- Noted on the UMKC transcript.
- B.S. Biology, Pre-Dentistry Concentration
- Students complete all of the minimum requirements and upper level electives suggested by most dental schools across the United States.
- B.S. Biology, Bioinformatics Emphasis
- Incorporates coursework from Biology, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
- Designed to meet the demand for individuals with skills in the analysis of data from genomic and proteomic databases.
- Noted on the UMKC transcript.
- B.S. Biology, Biotechnology Emphasis
- Designed to prepare students for careers in the biotechnology industry as well as careers in basic biological research.
- Includes a minimum of 9 credit hours of biology laboratory courses for hands-on experience.
- Noted on the UMKC transcript.
- B.S. Medical Technology
- Incorporates coursework from Biology, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
- Designed to meet the demand for individuals with skills in the analysis of data from genomic and proteomic databases.
- Noted on the UMKC transcript.
- Students spend the first three years on the UMKC campus completing the general education and basic science requirements, and then complete a 12-month course of clinical studies in an affiliated hospital clinical program.
