There are several undergraduate degree options provided by the Department of Biology. Follow the additional links to the catalog listings for each major or minor.
Biology - Bachelor of Science Degree - Provides a great overview of Biology and the student needs to select a minor of study.
Biology Comprehensive - Bachelor of Science Degree – The student chooses an emphasis.
- General Emphasis – provides a broader study in Biology while no minor is needed for the degree.
- Wildlife Emphasis – Following this comprehensive major allows the student to become a Certified Wildlife Biologist. This could be an advantage to obtaining a job in the field.
- Health Science Emphasis – This comprehensive major is an excellent option for students interested in pre-professional health programs.
Molecular Biology Comprehensive - Bachelor of Science Degree – This is the only undergraduate comprehensive molecular major in Nebraska. The major matches well with several pre-professional health programs and for students interested in Molecular Biology.
Biology 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement - Bachelor of Science in Education Degree – UNK has always had an excellent reputation for producing some of Nebraska’s top Biology teachers.
Minor in Biology – The minor pairs well with several other science majors.
Minor in Health Science and Minor in Public Health - Both minors fit with students interested in pre-professional health programs and provides background in the diverse field of health care. The minors are through the Health Science Program but pair well with a Biology major.
Minor in Environmental Science - Offers students from any major the opportunity to obtain a strong background in subjects that impact this field.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine - The Pre-Veterinary Medicine curriculum at UNK is designed to comply with admission requirements of the Veterinary Medicine cooperative professional program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)/Iowa State University (ISU). This is the only such program with a contract relationship with the State of Nebraska.