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Biology and Environmental Science Programs
Through teaching, research, and service, the Department of Biology and Environmental Science seeks to advance understanding of the sciences at all levels. From molecular biology to environmental science to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), our undergraduate programs, including the BS in Biology, will help you prepare for graduate school or focus your interests for a particular career.
The Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology degree program offers three concentrations: General Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science Technology. Each concentration has specific additional course requirements and designated electives. Students can choose between thesis and non-thesis options.
We also offer a GIS Certificate and several intriguing minor areas of study.
Take a look at some of the potential job opportunities in this career field. To help pay for college, you might qualify for one of our departmental scholarships.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Biology – B.S.
An excellent choice for students who know they want to study biology and are destined for professional or graduate school.
Biology – B.A.
An excellent choice for students wanting to pair their passion for biology with other learning opportunities such as a minor, certificate, or the AUMTeach program.
Biology for Pre-Health Students
For students preparing for application to, and admission tests for, healthcare professional schools.
Environmental Science – B.S.
In the B.S. in Environmental Science, students can prepare for employment with private industry or government or for application to graduate degree programs.
The College of Sciences offers students a scientific education to meet the needs of the 21st century, allowing them to compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world.
Graduate Degree Programs & Certification Opportunities
Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
At AUM, our Department of Chemistry and Department of Biology and Environmental Science have developed the Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology degree program, the only one of its kind in the Montgomery, Alabama area. This 12-18 month master’s degree program prepares students for careers in the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical, and biomedical research fields.
Geographic Information Systems Certificate
The Geographic Information Systems Certificate equips students to use technology (hardware and software) as well as data to unearth and explain relationships, patterns, entities and attributes related to geographic areas. As an ever-increasing number of professions are using technology to make data-driven decisions, the need for GIS-savvy technicians is growing rapidly.
Minors
AUMTeach
Biology
Geographic Information Systems
The GIS minor focuses on the various elements of computer-assisted geospatial analysis. The minor consists of 4 courses for 16 semester hours of credit.
Nutrition
This minor gives students a mastery in the fundamental knowledge of the field of nutrition and allows them to evaluate research and resources of the effects of nutrition on health and disease.
