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It also holds the key to our greatest hopes, including breakthroughs in treating diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s and cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Michigan-Flint empowers you to explore these vital issues. This flexible degree opens doors to a range of careers and advanced educational paths, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a biology major, you can gain valuable research experience through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, where students at all levels collaborate with faculty on cutting-edge projects, either paid or volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside the classroom, you\u2019ll find a vibrant community through student clubs aligned with your career goals. Options include the Pre-Med Club, Pre-Physician Assistant Club, Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Pre-Dental Club, Molecular Biology Club, Wildlife Biology Club and the MCAT Preparedness Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint is also proud to be one of the few primarily undergraduate institutions in Michigan with a fully functional cadaver lab, an essential resource for students pursuing careers in health care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you plan to pursue graduate or professional school, or step directly into a career in health care, research, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector, a UM-Flint biology degree will give you the knowledge, skills, and experience to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Program Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">All students in the&nbsp;BS in Biology&nbsp;program fulfill general education requirements and take seven biology courses, four chemistry courses, one mathematics course, and two physics courses. Then they follow one of seven concentrations based on their career interest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General concentration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Dental<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Occupational Therapy: Prepares students for UM-Flint\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/occupational-therapy-otd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Occupational Therapy<\/a>\u00a0program and the dual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\">Doctor of Occupational Therapy\/Master of Business Administration<\/a>\u00a0program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Physical Therapy: This program is designed to prepare students for UM-Flint\u2019s physical therapy doctoral programs: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physical-therapy-entry-level-dpt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/a> program, the dua<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">l Doctor of Physical Therapy\/Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy<\/a> program, and the dual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Physical Therapy\/Master of Business Administration<\/a> program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Physician Assistant: Prepares students for UM-Flint\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science Physician Assistant<\/a>\u00a0program and the dual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science Physician Assistant\/Master of Business Administration<\/a>\u00a0program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Veterinary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4\">Biology Curriculum at UM-Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">All undergraduate biology students are encouraged to consider adding a minor or a second major in another discipline. You can\u2019t major in more than one biology program, nor can you both major and minor in biology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Two minors are also available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16081&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology Minor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16118&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Biology Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-warning-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16080&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the full Bachelor of Science in Biology program Curriculum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>Students who wish to continue their studies can pursue UM-Flint\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/cit-joint-bs-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology BS\/MS<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/biology-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science in Biology<\/a>\u00a0program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3496 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2025\/08\/Biology.2.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2025\/08\/Biology.2.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2025\/08\/Biology.2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2025\/08\/Biology.2-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2025\/08\/Biology.2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2025\/08\/Biology.2-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2025\/08\/Biology.2-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-33edef47 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships for Biology Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Besides being eligible for financial assistance through our Office of Financial Aid, you can apply for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/#collegeofartsandsciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint scholarships that are specifically for biology students<\/a>. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fleming A. and Marian E. Barbour Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emmalyn Ellis Freeman Master of Science in Biology Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zelpha E. McKinnon Science Scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gary Pace Biology\/Ecology Field Study Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holly Sucic Endowed Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Terrill and Lora Dorland Biological Sciences Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Advising for Biology Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a biology major, you have so many options and opportunities that it\u2019s essential for you to develop a strong relationship with our academic advisors. They can answer your questions about program requirements, assist you in choosing courses, and help you succeed. The dedicated academic advisor for the Biology program is&nbsp;Laura Wilson. You can contact them at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lalouise@umich.edu\">lalouise@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/LauraWilson\"><strong>schedule an appointment<\/strong><\/a>.<br><br><br>If you plan to major in biology, you must consult with the Biology program\u2019s academic advisor before registering for your first-semester classes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4\">Career Opportunities in Biology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many diverse careers available to biology graduates, job prospects vary depending on which path you choose. Consider these examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/biological-technicians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biological technicians<\/a>: The number of jobs for biological technicians, who help biological and medical scientists conduct lab tests and experiments, should grow 7 percent through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. About 11,800 jobs should become available annually through 2030, and the latest median salary is $48,140 annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental Scientists and Specialists<\/a>: Using their knowledge of the natural sciences, environmental scientists and specialists protect the environment and human health. The BLS projects job growth of 8 percent through 2030, the same as the average rate for all jobs. There should be about 9,400 job openings annually through 2030, and the latest median salary is $76,530.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/physician-assistants.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physician assistants<\/a>: Job growth for physician assistants, who practice medicine as part of health care teams, should be 31 percent through 2030, the BLS says. That translates into about 12,200 job openings annually through 2030. The latest median pay for PAs is $115,390 annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/physical-therapists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physical therapists<\/a>: Jobs for physical therapists should grow by 21 percent through 2030, the BLS projects, almost three times the rate for all jobs. Physical therapists earn a median salary of $91,010 annually, and there should be about 15,600 job openings each year through 2030.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about careers for biology majors is available from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/home.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4\">Get Started on Your Biology Career Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want great preparation for pursuing graduate studies or for landing a solid entry-level job in a wide range of professions,&nbsp;apply&nbsp;to the University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Biology program today. If you have questions, you can contact the Biology program\u2019s dedicated academic advisor, Laura Wilson. 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