Are you fascinated by the biological processes that make up every part of our world—from amoebas to entire ecological systems? Maybe you’re called to become a doctor or dentist? Earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will help you build a strong foundation in research, theory, and the practical applications of biology to prepare for a variety of careers in nearly every industry or field.

As a Biology major at UMES, you’ll join a program designed to align with your academic and career goals—with four concentration tracks in unique fields within biology to help you specialize in the area that most interests you. You’ll also become a vital member of our close-knit group of faculty, staff, and other Biology majors, who are as dedicated to learning and furthering the field of biology as you are.

When you earn your bachelor’s in biology at UMES, you’ll benefit from small class sizes that let you work closely with faculty who bring with them decades of experience as researchers, educators, and mentors. You’ll benefit from their vast expertise in a wide range of subfields—including physiology and development, pathology, microbiology, and ecology.

Explore Concentrations in Biology Degree Program

The field of biology is vast and offers many unique career paths. We prepare our biology majors to stand out from others in their chosen fields by offering specialized concentration tracks. These include:

• Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental: The Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Biology degree concentration prepares you to pursue careers in medicine and dentistry. It also provides the skills and knowledge needed to continue your education to prepare for modern careers in cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics, among other disciplines.
• General/Allied Health: Build a broad foundation in the biological sciences to pursue a science-related career or a post-baccalaureate program in a variety of allied health fields, such as PharmD, physician assistantship, physical therapy, and nursing. You can add a minor—such as Business, English, or Communications—to further focus your bachelor’s in Biology toward your career goals.
• Ecology and Organismal Biology: Our Ecology and Organismal Biology degree track lets you study biology at the larger systems level. You’ll be prepared to pursue further graduate education in biology and related fields, as well as careers in ecology, natural resource management, conservation, botany, animal behavior, or entomology.
• Biology Education: Biology majors in the Education degree track approach biology from an education perspective—preparing themselves to become not only researchers but also educators at the secondary level. You’ll learn how to use modern technology in the classroom to provide innovative educational experiences for your students.

Each of our Bachelor of Science in Biology concentration tracks is 120 credit hours, except for the B.S. in Biology Education track, which is 131 credit hours.

Earn an Accredited B.S. in Biology Education

Our Bachelor of Science in Biology Education concentration is accredited by the National Sciences Teachers Association. This means that your degree will show potential employers and graduate programs that your educational experience meets the highest expectations for teaching excellence.

Learn more about the different Biology degree requirements and courses in the UMES undergraduate catalog.