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Unlock your career potential by exploring the science of life.

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Biology graduates are in demand across industries like healthcare, food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the green economy.

Biology is the science of living things, and our Bachelor of Science program provides students with a broad foundation of knowledge and lab experience to build a career or pursue advanced studies in a range of life sciences.

In-Demand Careers

  • Lab technician
  • Doctor
  • Food scientist
  • Environmental scientist
  • Veterinarian
  • Marine biologist

Why Biology? | Why Our Program?

  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts strong job growth for biology and life science graduates, projecting nearly 150,000 job openings per year for the next ten years.
  • Faculty provide hands-on learning experience with numerous opportunities for student research.
  • Biology majors can also elect to get on the "fast track" to complete both a BA and an MA degree in biology in five years.
  • Topics covered in the include: Genetics; ecology; molecular biology; statistical methods; organic chemistry; experimental design.

The RIC Advantage

Clark Science, home of the RIC physical sciences departments, is undergoing a complete modernization, scheduled to be completed in 2025. The expanded footprint of the building will house new, state-of-the-art research labs.

Biology Faculty

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Raquel Villot

Raquel Villot

"I find all of the biology professors friendly and approachable. They want you to succeed so they set you up to succeed."

鈥 Biology Major

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The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.

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Dr. Dana J. Kolibachuk

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