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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Gain the skills you need to become a respected biological scientist.

The Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) encompasses various areas of biology, including cell and molecular biology, ecology, pre-health, and physiology. As a student in the program, you’ll gain a better understanding of life processes and the environmental connections with living organisms while engaging in problem-oriented research.

Knowledge of biological sciences will equip you for advanced studies or a career in biomedical research, zoology, and environmental fields, to name a few, depending on your selected specialization area. Specialization options include:

  • Cell/Molecular/Biotechnology.
  • Ecology/Microbiology/Aquatic/Marine.
  • Physiology/Pre-Health.
  • Plant Science.

According to the recent data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, biological scientists earn an average salary of $99,000. Scientific research, government, and higher education are among the top-earning industries. 

UHCL Biological Sciences Student in Lab


120
Total Credit Hours
4
Specialization Options
Jan, Jun, Aug
Start Dates


Application Deadlines

For undergraduate student admissions information, please visit How to Apply.

Fall
Freshman - July 15
Transfer - August 1
International - May 1
Spring
Freshman - November 1
Transfer - December 1
International - October 1
Summer
Freshman - March 1
Transfer - May 1
International - April 1

International Students

For information regarding international student admissions, please visit International Admissions & Student Services.


Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The links below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, see each "Transfer Guide" to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.

Biological Science, B.S.

 

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Biological Sciences B.S. Transfer Guides:


Cost Information

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Location

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Phone: 281-283-7600

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

About UHCL

Faculty

Scott Buckel

Scott Buckel

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3793
Email: Buckel@UHCL.edu
Office: B3531

Scott Buckel Faculty Bio

Luke Choate

Luke Choate

Lecturer of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3748
Email: choatel@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525

Luke Choate Faculty Bio

Leo Giblin
Leonard Giblin

Leonard "Leo" Giblin

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3740
Email: giblinl@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531

Leonard "Leo" Giblin Faculty Bio

Stephen Gruber
Stephen Michael Gruber

Stephen Michael Gruber

Lecturer of Biology,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3779
Email: gruber@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531

Stephen Michael Gruber Faculty Bio

Cynthia Howard
Cynthia Howard

Cynthia L. Howard

Department Chair of Environmental Sciences and Professor of Biology and Environmental Science,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3745
Email: howard@uhcl.edu
Office: 3525-12

Cynthia L. Howard Faculty Bio

Michael LaMontagne
LaMontagne

Michael LaMontagne

Associate Professor of Microbiology,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3754
Email: LaMontagne@UHCL.edu
Office: B3121-4

Michael LaMontagne Faculty Bio

Richard L. Puzdrowski Jr.
Richard Puzdrowski

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

Richard L. Puzdrowski Jr. Faculty Bio

Larry Rohde
Larry Rohde

Larry Rohde

Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3743
Email: rohde@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-6

Larry Rohde Faculty Bio

Brian Stephens
Brian Stephens

Brian Stephens

Program Director of Biology and Associate Professor of Biotechnology and Biology,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3798
Email: Stephensb@UHCL.edu
Office: B3525

Brian Stephens Faculty Bio

Patricia Trubl
Patricia Trubl

Patricia Trubl

Lecturer of Biology,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3762
Email: Trubl@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321

Patricia Trubl Faculty Bio

UHCL Biological Sciences Student in Lab

UHCL Biological Sciences Student in Lab