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Mellon College of Science

Biological Sciences

If you鈥檝e long been fascinated with the natural world, you鈥檒l find a natural home in the Department of Biological Sciences, where scientists of all kinds come together to study at the micro and macro levels. Here, you鈥檒l work with genius faculty on mind-blowing research, gain a deeper understanding of the subjects you鈥檙e exploring, and best of all, embark on a scientific education 鈥� and a lifelong career 鈥� that鈥檚 all kinds of wonderful.听

Biological Sciences Majors, Minors and More

Choose the path that fits you best.

Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Minor

The Biological Sciences programs will give you a greater understanding of the science behind life with a core curriculum that explores all aspects of biology.听

If you choose to pursue the Bachelor of Arts degree, you鈥檒l combine your interest in science with your interest in other disciplines across campus.听

With the Bachelor of Science degree, you鈥檒l focus your studies on biological sciences, with electives that include neurobiology, microbiology, cancer biology and more.听

Biological Sciences: Neuroscience Track

Bachelor of Science

In this track, you鈥檒l put your mind to work learning about the human brain. You鈥檒l have the same course requirements as the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, but you鈥檒l also study cellular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, and advanced neural correlates of learning and memory. You鈥檒l also take your choice of interesting electives like the biochemistry of the brain, computer vision and the biological foundations of behavior.

Neuroscience

Bachelor of Science
Minor

Designed for intense focus on brain-related science, this degree program 鈥� a joint effort of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Mellon College of Science 鈥� will give you a fundamental understanding of brain function and prepare you to solve tomorrow鈥檚 neuroscience problems. With coursework like cognitive modeling, learning in humans and machines, and neural signal processing, you鈥檒l gain the knowledge and skills to become a leader in the health professions.听

The Neuroscience minor will allow you to gain fundamental knowledge of neuroscience concepts. The interdisciplinary nature of the coursework echoes the nature of the field itself; you鈥檒l select courses from the natural, social, and computer sciences.听

Biological Sciences and Psychology

Bachelor of Science

Biology and human behavior are inextricably linked 鈥� and in this program, you鈥檒l explore both of them with an interdisciplinary blend of biology and psychology. Coursework in both the social and natural sciences will help you look at issues from every angle, so you become a capable, well-rounded scholar and future professional.听
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Department of Biological Sciences

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Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Class of 2025, Six Months After Graduation

88%

Employed or in Grad School

$69,975

Average Salary

Recent Employers

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National Institutes of Health

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High School Course Requirements

4 years English

4 years Mathematics*

1 year Chemistry

1 year Physics

1 year Biology

2 years Foreign Language

3 electives

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*Four years of mathematics should include at least algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, elementary functions (pre-calculus) and preferably calculus. Advanced mathematics courses are encouraged, especially a course in calculus.

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