Biology
The University of Hartford's Biology program has received national recognition for
the way research is integrated into the curriculum at the undergraduate level. The
department has received major grants for state-of-the-art research equipment, and
now has more than a half million dollars worth of advanced scientific equipment.
This program emphasizes the study of biology, with core courses in biology and chemistry,
and electives like DNA Technology, Plant Physiology, and Electron Microscopy.
The Department of Biology now has a complete Student Electron Microscope Suite. Students
can develop technical expertise while experimenting with important biological concepts.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
If you have an interest in biological wonders, but have no plans to continue on to graduate or
professional school, then the Bachelor of Arts program is for you. Fewer math and science
courses let you combine your interest in biology with other areas of study. You'll also have
more time to participate in co-op and internship possibilities, a great way to explore career
possibilities. Some of our B.A. graduates have chosen careers as park rangers, journalists,
and consumer advocates, or working for environmental or agricultural agencies.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
If you're interested in going on to graduate or professional school, you'll need a strong
background in math and science that you'll get from the B.S. program. You will participate
in a rigorous program emphasizing a quantitative approach to the study of biology. In
addition to core courses in biology and chemistry, you will choose from such diverse
electives as DNA Technology, Plant Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Electron Microscopy.
You can explore many rewarding career possibilities in environmental agencies, agriculture
occupations, health-care practices, public health agencies, and research institutions.
Your B.S. degree may also be your key to continued graduate study or professional study
in medicine, dentistry, veterinary studies, optometry, or college teaching and research.
Whether you elect the B.A. or the B.S. program in Biology, you can practice applying
what you learn to actual work situations. Senior students have enjoyed challenging internships
at the Mystic Aquarium, the UCONN Health Center, other health-care agencies, the U.S. Department
of Agriculture and the National Park Service. Exceptional students may also participate
in the departmental honors program.
