Bachelor's in Biology

Santa Clara University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and sciences. The university's emphasis on a well-rounded education, which combines academic rigor with a commitment to social responsibility, sets it apart. Santa Clara's dedicated faculty and campus community foster an environment where students can excel both academically and as compassionate, socially aware individuals. The university's mission to educate the whole person and promote justice and ethical leadership prepares graduates to make a positive impact in their careers and communities, aligning with the values of the Jesuit tradition.

The Biology Department offers a balanced curriculum. Students study life at all levels - from molecules to cells, from microorganisms to plants and animals, and from individuals to populations. With the help of faculty advisors, students choose courses that fulfill both the degree requirements and their individual goals. The biology curriculum comprises slightly more than twenty-five percent of the course work required for graduation. Biology majors begin with a three-quarter sequence of required biology courses. In each course, students will deploy collaborative learning strategies to critically evaluate data and synthesize concepts across many aspects of biology, from the molecular scale to populations and ecosystems. Learn more by visiting the Introductory Biology Experience page. After completing the core courses, students choose seven or more upper-division courses from a long list of electives.