Undergraduate
Majors: Biology B.S. & Marine Biology B.S.
For all degrees/ concentrations course offerings may vary by campus. You may mix and match courses across all campuses to complete your degree requirements.
BIOLOGY B.S. (CIP26.0101)
Offered at all 3 campuses to completion
MARINE BIOLOGY B.S. (CIP26.1302)
Easiest completed through Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses
Internships, undergraduate research experiences, upper level seminars, and reading from the primary literature will develop critical thinking skills. Preparing students to address the many complex issues in marine biology, thereby practicing critical thinking and the application of science to grand societal/economic challenges.
Legacy Majors In BIOLOGY
Students enrolled at USF prior to July 1, 2020 may have declared for one of four majors
in our previous Biology degree program; listed below.
Integrative Animal Biology is the study of the biology of animals, including humans. It explores the structure and function of invertebrates, vertebrates, and humans. The objective of this program is to provide students with a firm foundation in basic biology and the tools necessary to function as professional biologists, with a special emphasis on animals. It will prepare students for further education in medicine, veterinary medicine, animal biology, and evolutionary biology or for careers in fields such as medical assistance, veterinary assistance, animal care, and aquarium and zoo biology and education. The Degree is separated into two tracks, the Human Track and the Animal Track.
Marine Biology is the study of life in the oceans. It explores the unique marine environment and the nature of the organisms that inhabit the oceans. The objective of this program is to provide students with a firm foundation in basic biology and the tools necessary to function as professional biologists, with a special emphasis on marine ecosystems. It will prepare students for further education in ecology, marine science, biological oceanography, and evolutionary biology or for careers in fields such as aquaculture, animal husbandry, aquarium biology and education, conservation biology and education, environmental consulting, and wildlife biology.
Environmental Biology is the study of how organisms interact with the environment, and how they adapt to changing environments. It explores the interconnections among biology, ecology, evolution, and conservation. The objective of this program is to provide students with a firm foundation in basic biology and the tools necessary to function as professional biologists, with a special emphasis on natural ecosystems. This major prepares students for further education in ecology, environmental science, conservation biology, and field botany or for careers in fields such as environmental biology, environmental consulting, agricultural and forestry resource management, conservation biology and education, and wildlife biology.
Environmental Microbiology is the study of the roles that microorganisms play in the environment. It explores the diversity of microorganisms and their functioning within natural systems. The objective of this program is to provide students with a firm foundation in basic biology and the tools necessary to function as professional biologists, with a special emphasis on environmental microbiology. Coursework within the Environmental Microbiology major can lead to ASM certification.