Biology Degree

The biology program at University of Alaska Southeast prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Alaska colleges that offer biology degrees.

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University of Alaska Southeast (UAF)

1731 South Chandalar Drive, Fairbanks, AK

The University of Alaska Southeast, located in Juneau, Alaska, with additional campuses in Ketchikan and Sitka, provides students with a comprehensive education while studying near the scenic and last temperate rain forest in North America, the Tongass National Forest. UAS provides a strong liberal arts education for Alaska residents and beyond.

Academics

The University of Alaska Southeast provides certificate programs, and degree programs starting from the associate level all the way to the master's. The program length depends on the degree pursued, with higher level degrees typically taking longer to complete.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• General Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Business Administration
• Environmental Science

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at AUS must either be a high school graduate with a 2.0 GPA, successfully completed the GED, or have taken 30 college level credits prior to applying. Admissions into the bachelor's program requires student to have a certain GPA and SAT/ACT score combination in order to be considered, where the higher the SAT?ACT score the lower the GPA may be (but not below 2.0). Master's programs have varying requirements, but all require the applicant to have a bachelor's degree.

Students seeking financial aid must submit a tax transcript that may be included as part of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid applications must be submitted by the posted deadlines on the financial aid page on the school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UAF offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).