Bachelor of Arts in Biology

University of Tampa

Recent graduates who have chosen to major in these fields have established successful careers in many governmental agencies and the private sector. Additionally, many graduates attend top-tier graduate schools or professional programs. The foundation for their success was gained through the hands-on educational experience and personalized attention afforded through the University of Tampa. Students studying any of the biological fields are presented with many experiential learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom, including: rigorous laboratory exercises, class field trips, weekend excursions to places like the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park, international travel opportunities, semester-long study abroad programs. Internships are available in many disciplines and locations, including local agencies, medical offices and consulting firms. A number of faculty-led collaborative research opportunities are also available for exceptional students, providing direct exposure to the concepts, methods and technologies utilized in their chosen field. Exceptional students have myriad opportunities to enter into funded research collaborations with faculty, obtain summer funding for their own independent research, and present the results of their research at professional meetings and in peer-reviewed literature.

College of Natural and Health Sciences