Biology
Major

Biology major at Pitt State: what's it like?

Explore the mysteries of life! Through the Biology program at Pitt State, understand the natural world and how living organisms interact with their environment.

Gain hands-on experience through laboratory work and field studies.

Our Biology students have great attention to detail, analyzing data with precision and accuracy. They work alongside faculty, conducting research that may be published or presented at conferences.

Types of Biology

There are many different branches and subfields of biology! 

Pre-professional programs are designed to prepare you for a specific field of study in graduate school.

• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Vet
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Chiropractic
• Pre-Physical Therapy 
• Pre-Physician Assistant

Maybe you are interested in fieldwork or conducting experiments in a lab. Concentrate your academic studies through one of the several emphases offered at Pitt State.

• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Biology Education
• Botany
• Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Ecology and Field Biology
• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
• Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Biology degree jobs

Biologists choose from a wide range of career paths:

• Research
• Healthcare
• Environmental Management and Conservation
• Education at the K-12 and University Levels
• Education at Science Museums, Aquariums, Zoos, Parks, and Nature Centers
• Biotechnology
• Forensic Science
• Politics and Policy
• Business and Industry