Bring Your Love of Biology to Life
A Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from University of Houston-Clear Lake will give you a broad base of knowledge in the life sciences and prepare you for advanced study in the biomedical, biotechnical and environmental fields. You must choose one of the following specializations to focus your academic pursuits:
- Cell/Molecular/Biotechnology
- Ecology/Microbiology/Aquatic/Marine
- Physiology/Pre-Health
- Plant Science
From the Classroom to the Real World
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for biological scientists
is expected to climb about 21 percent through 2018, a much faster rate than the average
for other occupations. UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering creates opportunities
to put your knowledge to use in private industry and corporations, nonprofit organizations,
and local, state and federal agencies. As a student, you can get involved by engaging
in applied research in medicine, aerospace, biotechnology and chemistry.
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Admission Requirements
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Degree Requirements
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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Spring 2021
Priority - November 1
Final - December 1 -
Summer 2021
Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1 -
Fall 2021
Priority - July 15
Final - August 1
- Transfer Deadlines
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Spring 2021Priority - January 5
Final - January 15 -
Summer 2021Priority - May 1
Final (Summer Session I) - May 26
Final (Summer Session II) - July 1 -
Fall 2021Priority - August 13
Final - August 18
Online applications close for transfer students after the Priority Deadline, the application will be extended to January 11th on ApplyTexas for Transfer students. Starting January 12th all transfer students interested in applying for Spring 2021 will need to have all official documents (transcripts from every college or university attended and application fee) in hand and will need to complete a paper application. Students who apply after the priority deadline must submit all required documentation with their paper application to the Office of Admissions and will be processed for late registration.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority – March 1
Final – June 1 -
Spring
Priority – August 1
Final – November 1 -
Summer*
Priority – February 1
Final – April 20
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Biological Sciences B.S. Faculty
Thomas Garcia
Assistant Professor of Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3740
Email: GarciaT@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321
Stephen Michael Gruber
Lecturer of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3779
Email: gruber@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531
George Guillen
Executive Director of Environmental Institute of Houston and Professor of Biology
and Environmental Science
,
Contact number: 281-283-3950
Email: guillen@uhcl.edu
Office: N116
Cynthia L. Howard
Professor of Biology and Environmental Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3745
Email: howardc@uhcl.edu
Office: 3525-12
Michael LaMontagne
Assistant Professor of Microbiology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3754
Email: LaMontagne@UHCL.edu
Office: B3121-4
W. Ronald Mills
Professor of Biology and Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3773
Email: mills@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531-1
Richard L. Puzdrowski Jr.
Associate Professor of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science; Cooperative
Degree Program Advisor; and Department Chair of Biology and Biotechnology
,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3750
Email: puzdrowski@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525- 4
Bazlur Rashid
Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283 3756
Email: rashid@uhcl.edu
Office: 3525-11
Larry Rohde
Department Chair of Environmental Sciences and Associate Professor of Biology and
Biotechnology
,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3743
Email: rohde@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-6
Patricia Trubl
Lecturer of Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3762
Email: Trubl@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321
Lory Z. Santiago-Vázquez
Program Chair of Biotechnology, Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3776
Email: santiago@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-7
Brian Stephens
Associate Professor of Biotechnology and Biology, and Program Chair of Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3798
Email: Stephensb@UHCL.edu
Office: B3525
Brian Wasko
Assistant Professor,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3793
Email: wasko@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531