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Department of Biological Sciences |
The Bachelor of Arts is designed to provide breadth and background in the natural sciences and to allow sufficient flexibility to accommodate the diverse needs of the general student. Individuals preparing for careers in such areas as agriculture, industry and elementary or secondary teaching will find that this degree is adaptable to their career objective.
The Bachelor or Science is designed to provide the comprehensive background in the sciences required for students planning to seek additional training in graduate or professional schools. The degree includes course work that is usually required for admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, lab technology, and for admission to graduate work in the biological sciences. Students planning to seek advanced or professional degrees should consult their departmental adviser early in their undergraduate program to determine what specific courses may be required.
Master of Science in Ecology and Sustainability
The purpose of this program is to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and tools to gain employment or to enter doctoral programs in the fields that contribute solutions to the ever growing environmental and sustainability issues in California's Central Valley and beyond.
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
The graduate program in genetic counseling is a two-year master of science program established as a collaborative between California State University-Stanislaus, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco State University and Kaiser Permanente.
Master of Science in Marine Science
The Department of Biological Sciences in conjunction with the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories offers a Master of Science in Marine Science in areas of marine biology.
The Department offers a minor in Biological Sciences, which consists of a minimum of 20 units.