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The Biology major can serve as a stepping-stone for a wide variety of career opportunities, such as medical, dental, or veterinary school, or for a graduate program in the biological and applied sciences. It can also serve as a valuable and satisfying focus of a liberal arts education for those not planning careers in science-related fields. Throughout these pages, students will find information from courses, how to declare the major and complete requirements to resources on campus for career services, advising, and research opportunities:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836954372{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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Our peer and staff advisors would love to answer your questions about the major.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836809333{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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Follow these simple steps to declare a major in Biology.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836816183{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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There are 3 ways to complete the Biology major. See which one is right for you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836823217{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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The honors program allows students to complete a substantial piece.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836829819{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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Learn more about opportunities to get involved in research, both in the Biology department.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836836842{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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For students with an interest in the field but not enough time to complete the major, a minor.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836847658{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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Students are invited to undertake a year-long capstone experience in lieu.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836861653{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 21px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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Yes, you can spend a quarter off campus & graduate in 4 years.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836868370{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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Learn how to transfer your courses for credit toward the Biology major.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css= ».vc_custom_1473143227762{margin-bottom: 50px !important;} »][vc_column_inner width= »1/3″][stm_single_image img_id= »2270″ img_size= »510×310″ img_responsive_enable= »true »][vc_column_text css= ».vc_custom_1473836875761{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;} »]
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