Biology (BA)

Webster University

The bachelor of arts degree is designed for students who seek a broad education in biology. This degree is suitable preparation for a diverse range of careers including health science, science education and ecology-related fields. Students can earn the BA in biology alone, or with one of four emphases: biodiversity, computational biology, education or health science.
Students who complete any of the bachelor of arts in biology will be able to: Describe biological, chemical and physical principles as they relate to the natural world in writings and presentations to a diverse audience, Place scientific knowledge into an ethical context, including how biology can contribute to the resolution of ethical, social and environmental issues around the globe, Apply the methods of scientific inquiry, including observation, hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis for laboratory research.

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