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Majors and minors

In the College of Biological Sciences, you can study life at every scale. All of our majors provide a strong foundation for careers in a wide variety of fields from healthcare to biotech and education to conservation. Explore the options from molecules to ecosystems!

Learn more about potential career paths for graduates of the College of Biological Sciences.

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Biochemistry

 

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Biology

 

octopus

Cellular and Organismal Physiology

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Ecology, Evolution and Behavior

DNA

Genetics, Cell Biology and Development

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Microbiology

 

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Neuroscience

 

Plant and Microbial Biology

 

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Minors

 

Have questions on a CBS major? Reach out to the Director of Undergraduate Studies for that major for more information. 

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  • Future Students
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      • Schedule a tour of campus
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      • Transfer to CBS
      • Scholarships for incoming students
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    • Graduate students
      • Graduate programs
      • Graduate School admissions
      • Funding for graduate students
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      • Academic advising
      • Career coaching
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      • Research opportunities
      • Scholarships
      • Dean's list
      • Graduation and commencement
    • Graduate students
      • Funding for graduate students
      • Graduate student governance
      • Policies, forms, and resources
      • Graduate commencement
  • Academics
    • Majors and minors
    • Graduate programs
    • Departments
      • Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
      • Biology Teaching and Learning
      • Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
      • Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
      • Plant and Microbial Biology
    • Faculty directory
  • Research
    • Research at CBS
    • Undergraduate research
    • Field stations
      • Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
      • Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories
    • Centers and institutes
    • Facilities, resources and programs
  • About
    • About CBS
    • College leadership
    • Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice
    • Outreach and engagement
    • College directory
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      • Dean's office directory
      • Advancement
      • Facilities
      • Human resources
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      • Student Services
    • News and events
    • Resources for faculty and staff
    • Resources for postdocs
  • Alumni
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    • Alumni awards and recognition
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    • Update your contact info
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    • Support CBS
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    • CBS Dean's Circle