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There are 7 options for those who wish to study Biology. For those who want broad training in the entire field, the department recommends the Biology Major. For those who want to focus on a specific subfield, the department recommends considering one of the tracks outlined below.
There are many different ways to study biology at WashU. Learn about undergraduate major requirements, research, careers, First-Year Programs, and resources.
An in-depth review of career opportunities available with a biology degree. Jump To: Opportunities in the Life Sciences. Opportunities in Health. Opportunities in Biotechnology & Business. Work and Graduate Study in Biology and Public Policy, Law, Science Communications, and Forensic Science. Opportunities in the Life Sciences.
The major program in biology provides a thorough education in the history of scientific discovery in biology, the logical and statistical procedures used to formulate and test biological hypotheses, and the technical skills needed to conduct contemporary biological research.
Biology majors are encouraged to work for senior honors, which require a 3.30 grade point average in biology, a 3.30 GPA in nonbiological sciences (mathematics, chemistry and physics courses), and a 3.65 overall GPA at the time of graduation.
Biology Major. As a biology major, you will study the vital processes of all organisms and the environments in which they flourish. Biologists study living things at levels ranging from interactions among whole populations of organisms to the molecular mechanisms of cellular chemistry.
The biology major program provides a wide range of research opportunities. Because more than 400 faculty members conduct research in biology and biomedical sciences at Washington University, it is easy to find a project that suits a student's main interests.
