{"id":1066,"date":"2011-07-12T17:10:06","date_gmt":"2011-07-12T17:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/biology\/?page_id=1066"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:52:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:52:43","slug":"for-prospective-majors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/biology\/academics\/for-prospective-majors\/","title":{"rendered":"Biology Major Overview For Prospective Majors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Biology major is designed to provide a broad foundation for students considering a future in the life sciences, yet allows enough flexibility for students to follow their individual interests.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In the biology core sequence students investigate life at all levels of biological organization using research-based approaches.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You can structure the major to follow your fascination with DNA replication, learn the in and outs of tree identification and physiology, study avian physiology, explore evolution, study plant and animal relationships with their environments and much more.  Biology is also frequently a gateway to entering a health care profession or veterinary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan of Study <\/strong>– this is a synopsis of major requirements
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Suggested courses to complete in first two years <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We suggest that students complete the general and organic chemistry courses and the four course biology core sequence in their first two years.  This allows maximum flexibility for electives or study abroad, and the widest choice in thesis research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Off-campus study and study abroad (Advisor: Brett Huggett)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many Biology majors enrich their Bates experience with off-campus study or study abroad.  Plan study abroad carefully to insure completion of all requirements.   For questions, or to make an appointment to discuss your study abroad plans, email Brett Huggett at: bhuggett-at-bates.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n