BA/BS in Biology, General

Athens State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology within its College of Arts and Sciences. Students study living systems from the scale of individual cells up to whole ecosystems, with laboratory work and research woven into the curriculum. Coursework builds skills in scientific reasoning, data analysis, safe lab practice and clear scientific writing. The degree can be shaped around personal goals, whether a student plans to enter the workforce right away or move on to graduate or professional study. Graduates look toward roles in labs, medicine, conservation groups, public agencies, teaching and biotech. The page lists two years as the average completion time, which reflects the transfer-oriented student body.