Biological sciences includes many different aspects of biology, including anatomy and physiology; bioinformatics; botany (the study of plants); ecology (the study of the relationship between organisms and the environment), microbiology (the study of microscopic organisms); molecular biology (the study of how organisms function at the molecular level); and zoology (the study of animals).

What skills will I develop?

• Ability to make critical observations and decisions
• Proficiency in reading, writing, thinking, questioning, analyzing, and problem solving
• Ability to operate scientific equipment
• Ability to conduct and explain scientific research
• A thorough knowledge of basic biological theories and practices
• Proficiency in public speaking and writing
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

What can I do to find out if biological sciences is for me?