Bachelor of Science in Biology - Ecology, Evolutionary and Conservation

Major in biology and get a background in chemical, mathematical, and physical sciences, as well as broad preparation in the biological sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree program at UCF allows you to choose coursework in general biology or select a track in one of five areas. Through electives selected with the help of your faculty advisor, you’ll have the opportunity to work in subspecialties, including molecular biology, conservation biology and marine biology. Additionally this program can prepare you for a future in human or veterinary medicine and other professional degrees.Program coursework helps you develop critical thinking skills and exposes you to a wide variety of scientific knowledge from various biology subdisciplines. You’ll learn skills related to the conduct of science, including hypothesis testing, experimental design, accessing and understanding scientific literature, analyzing data, as well as laboratory and field skills specific to certain scientific areas. Plus, through independent study contracts, gain first-hand experience and exposure to specialized topics beyond the classroom.

Official transcripts, graduation certificates and/or leaving exam results for all international and U.S. secondary schools (high schools) attended. Refer to our Country Reference Guide for a list of secondary school credentials required by country. NOTE: Students with a combination of international and domestic secondary coursework will not be presented with the SPARK Form. UCF will evaluate the international secondary work directly from the transcript or other appropriate credential. Certified literal translation for any documentation submitted in a language other than English, if applicable All official AICE, AP, Cambridge AS/A level scores, CLEP and IB scores, if applicable Official Standardized Test Scores from either the SAT [code: 5233], ACT [code: 0735] or CLT