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to the University of DelawareDEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Welcome!Why study Biological Sciences at UD?
Who are we?Majors
Beyond the ClassroomLiving Learning CommunityCareer Opportunities
Student Panel/ Discussion
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Why study Biological Sciences at UD?• Study science as part of a liberal arts education
• Our Department is growing and dynamic with faculty who work with students in class and lab.
• Our undergraduates often conduct research, study abroad, have internships, and learn in and out of the classroom.
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A Biology major gives you flexibility:• Classes in health sciences, marine sciences and
agriculture can count towards some Bio major requirements.• As more than 20 majors require introductory
biology, the credits can take you on a variety of paths.
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Who are we?• ~ 30 faculty
• ~90 Graduate students
• ~900 Undergraduates
• 200 - 275 incoming freshmen each year.
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5 Undergraduate Programs
B.A. in•Biological Sciences•Biological Sciences Education
B.S. in•Biological Sciences•Biological Sciences with a Concentration in:
• Cell and Molecular Biology and Genetics• Pharmaceutical Sciences - 3+4 with TJU
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Teaching Outreach
Research
Beyond the Classroom
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Beyond the Classroom
RESEARCH● BISC 468 Undergraduate Research
● Summer Fellowships
● Senior Thesis
STUDY ABROAD• BISC 367 Seminar: The Story Behind the
Science
• Institute for Global Studies
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Beyond the Classroom
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
● Faculty Advisors
● Professional Academic Advisor
● CAS Advisors
● Center for Health Profession Studies
● Health Profession Evaluation Committee● The Office of Academic Enrichment
THERE’S AN RSO FOR THAT!● Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society● Making Doctors● Pre-dental Society● Medical Fraternity● Medlife @ UD● Habitat for Humanity● And many more…
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Living Learning Community: opportunity to live with other first-year biology majors
• There are study groups, group activities, and upper division peer mentors
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After Graduation-Career OpportunitiesProfessional Schools
MedicalDentalPhysical TherapyPhysician AssistantOptometryPodiatry
Graduate SchoolBiology-related careersAny career open to a liberal arts undergraduate degree.
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