Bachelor of Science in Biology
Explore the living world and its impact on the environment and society.
The biology major at UMass Amherst is a perfect way to explore your interest in the science of life, preparing you to be a lifelong learner in the rapidly evolving world of biological sciences.
You will build a foundation through core courses in math and the physical sciences, as well as a flexible curriculum of biological sciences courses that allow you to explore the diversity of the field. You’ll study a range of disciplines, such as genetics and molecular biology, cellular biology, physiology, evolution, biodiversity, ecology, and behavior.
You can also gain real-world experience through research, fieldwork, opportunities for independent studies, apprenticeships, and scholarships. Your education can extend far beyond the university’s walls through study abroad or domestic exchange program opportunities.
Your work as a biology major will have you fully prepared to move on to the rest of your career in the life sciences, medicine, or countless other fields.
In the spotlight
“Identifying modifiable risk factors to prevent disease occurrence is what I find most rewarding about doing research in the field of environmental health.”
Biology
Through rigorous courses and hands-on research and fieldwork, learn how to study and understand more about the diversity of living things.