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George Mason University

Biology, BS

The Biology BS provides an excellent liberal arts education with substantial experience in quantitative and analytical thought, along with preparation for related professions.

The program provides the strong background necessary for not only for graduate study in the life sciences, but also enables students to develop careers in a wide variety of disciplines, including teaching, environmental management, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, wildlife management, fisheries biology, and marine science.

Undergraduate students joining in the fall for a semester program in conservation, be sure to check out and apply to the Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation Halpin Family Endowment scholarship. 

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Program Highlights

Our curriculum prepares students for careers in the health sciences including medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and related allied health disciplines.

University Catalog

Review admission and course requirements for this degree:

Career Paths

Mason Biology Majors have participated in:

  • Cheetah Conservation Fund Internship
  • INOVA Biomedical Internship in Chronic Diseases 
  • Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Internship Program

Research Opportunities

The Undergraduate Research Semester gives you the opportunity to get involved and immersed in the ongoing scientific research at Mason, working on-on-one with a Mason scientist.

Concentrations

Students may elect to complete the BS degree either with one of the concentrations below.

Add a Minor

As a Biology major, you might also be interested in these minors offered by the College of Science:

Explore Other Majors

Not sure about a major in Biology? Check out these other majors instead:

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