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Physical & Life Sciences

Biology

The broadest life science major — covers everything from molecular biology to ecology. Common pre-med, pre-dental, and grad school pipeline.

Core courses

  • General Biology I-II
  • Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Senior Research

Career paths

  • Pre-Med
  • Pre-Dental
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Research
  • Biotech
  • Lab Technician
  • Teaching
  • Graduate School

What to expect

Direct industry jobs are limited without grad school. Most biology majors go pre-health or pursue PhDs. GPA matters heavily for grad school admission.

How Fennie helps

Fennie covers [biology](/subject/biology), [genetics](/subject/genetics), [cell biology](/subject/cell-biology), [biochemistry](/subject/biochemistry), and [ecology](/subject/ecology).

FAQ

Is biology a good major?

Strong if grad school or pre-health bound. Limited career options at bachelor's level alone.

Bio vs biochem?

Biochem is more chemistry-heavy; better for industry biotech jobs. Bio broader for pre-med.

Bio major or pre-med?

Pre-med is a track, not a major. Bio is the most common major for pre-meds — but not required.

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