BA/BS in Biology, General

Biology is offered at Wake Forest University in North Carolina as an undergraduate field of study. Students study living organisms from microbes to plants and animals, covering cellular organization, how organisms function in their environments, heredity and biotechnology. The department has newly renovated facilities on the main campus plus a biomedical center downtown. Majors present frequently at the annual undergraduate research celebration. A minor is offered. Students finishing the biology course of study earn the BS, BA credential, and the program sits within the university's wider emphasis on service and a liberal arts education. Details of required courses and any changes to offerings are kept in the university's academic bulletin. Prospective students can use the department page to see sample courses and how the major connects with campus life, research and experience beyond the classroom.