Biological Sciences
The center of life sciences research and teaching at Virginia Tech. Our mission is to seamlessly integrate world-class research addressing the grand challenges of the 21st century, from global change to human disease, with preparation of the next generation of scientists.
Major
Biological Sciences
This program provides majors with a broad education in the study of life. This curriculum exposes students to the fundamentals of the discipline: genetics, cell and molecular biology, evolutionary biology, and ecology.
options
Biomedical
This option is designed to provide essential foundational knowledge and skills for students interested in careers in the health professions and/or biomedical research. Students in the Biomedical Option will earn a degree in Biological Sciences and will complete most, and in many cases all, of the courses required by a wide range of health professional schools as well as graduate programs in biomedical research.
Education
(only available to students graduating in 2020 or later; description forthcoming.)
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
(only available to students graduating in 2020 or later; description forthcoming.)
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