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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.