Biology

Today's competitive, rapidly changing world requires depth and agility in the workplace. To prepare students to meet these challenges, UCO and the College of Mathematics and Science provides students with opportunities for life-changing intellectual experiences that take place both inside and beyond the classroom. We call this "Transformative Learning." Transformative Learning is a holistic process that places students at the center of their own active and reflective learning experiences.

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Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology provides students with a fundamental education to prepare them for employment opportunities in either the public or private sector as well as entrance into graduate or professional programs.

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Scholarships & Tuition Waivers

Incoming freshmen are eligible for a variety of scholarships within the General Academic Scholarship Program. There are multiple scholarships specific to the College of Mathematics and Science.

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Career Opportunities

Biology career opportunities include: 

• Agriculture and Forestry
• Ecology and Conservation
• Environmental Restoration
• Botany and Plant Pathology
• Zoo and Aquarium
• Marine Biology and Oceanography
• Teaching

Community Opportunities

Take advantage of these opportunities in the Metro that may spark your interest and even boost your résumé.

• Oklahoma Department of Natural Resources
• The Nature Conservancy
• Oklahoma City Zoo
• Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
• Edmond Water Resources
• Oklahoma Water Resources Board
• Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality