Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Pace University - Kaplan International

The BA in Biology degree is designed for students who will be pursuing a scientific career that does not require physics or calculus, and who may double major in another field of study. The BA degree provides for a greater liberal arts background and the opportunity to take more elective liberal arts courses than the BS degree. Students can switch to the BS track by taking Physics I and II, and two additional Biology electives.For students seeking a career that combines biology with the arts, humanities, or social sciencesProvides a broader liberal arts backgroundAn opportunity to take more elective courses than the traditional BS degree programYou will have the opportunity to conduct independent laboratory research in collaboration with highly respected faculty members, often at a level typically reserved for graduate students, utilizing scientific resources one would expect to find at a large research institution. Students who have previously taken advantage of this opportunity have presented the results of their research work at national and international scientific meetings, have authored papers in scientific journals, and have also been the recipients of international fellowships for continued study in the United States and abroad.