Which Biology Major? — Table of Contents (PDF)
Which Biology Major? provides an introduction to the diversity of undergraduate programs offered in the biological sciences. Students will find suggestions on how to narrow their interests, select a major, choose courses for the freshman year and connect to an advisor. It also includes links to departments and other sources of information and assistance.
Section I: Frequently Asked Questions[ 212 KB ]
- Where is the Biology Department?
- Why are there so many different majors?
- Isn't there a 'pre-med' or a 'pre-vet' major?
- Isn't there an Environmental Studies major?
- Which biology major is right for me?
- Will I need to go to graduate school?
- How soon should I declare a major?
- How do I get involved in research?
Section II: Narrowing your interests [ 112 KB ]
Section III: Connecting to an Advisor [ 172 KB ]
- There are several ways to connect to an advisor
- Be prepared for your meeting with an advisor
Section IV: The Freshman year and beyond [ 296 KB ]
- Fulfilling Basic Math and Science Requirements
- Course Sequence: What to Take When?
- Introductory Biology: Freshman or Sophomore Year
- Introductory Biology
- General Chemistry
- Math
- Physics
Section V: The Majors [ 176 KB ]
- Guidelines to Information Provided for Each Major
- The Majors
- Agronomy
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry
- Biological Aspects of Conservation
- Biology
- Biology - Secondary Education
- Biomedical Engineering
- Botany
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Communicative Disorders
- Dairy Science
- Dietetics
- Entomology
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise & Movement Science (Kinesiology)
- Food Science
- Forest Science
- Genetics
- Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
- Medical Microbiology and Immunology
- Medical Science
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Nursing
- Nutritional Sciences
- Pharmacology/Toxicology
- Physician Assistant
- Plant Pathology
- Poultry Science
- Pre-medicine
- Pre-veterinary medicine
- Psychology
- Soil Science
- Wildlife Ecology
- Zoology
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Section VI:The Schools and Colleges [ 256 KB ]
- The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS)
- The College of Engineering
- The College of Letters and Science (L&S)
- The School of Education
- The School of Medicine and Public Health
- The School of Nursing
- The School of Pharmacy
Section VII: Where to find more information [ 188 KB ]
- Undergraduate Biology Advisor
- Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS)
- Biology Course Info Database
- Undergraduate Research in Biology Website
- Useful Publications
- Career Advising Resources
Contact
- Biological Sciences Advisor
- biosciadvisor@icbe.wisc.edu