Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

Morehead State University has grown into a public regional university based in Morehead, Kentucky, with additional locations in Ashland, Mt. Sterling and Prestonsburg. Students can also choose online and hybrid study. Academic options include 65 undergraduate majors, undergraduate minors, certificates, master's programs, doctoral programs and licensure pathways. Areas of interest span agriculture, arts and humanities, business, education, health sciences, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and social sciences.

Program strengths include space science, medical careers, engineering and education. The university has also received the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Research College and University for 2025. Level UP adds career-oriented courses, faculty mentoring and hands-on experience for students developing career skills. Research, scholarly work and practical preparation are part of the academic experience.

International students can expect a campus community with social events, academic workshops, student clubs and organizations, advising support and campus resources. Welcome Week+ introduces new students to people and services, while Eagle Fest offers opportunities to explore more than 100 clubs and organizations and connect with local businesses and community groups. Students should also consider available scholarships and grants, as well as the university's residential campus experience in Morehead.

The programme is a four-year on-campus Bachelor of Science degree delivered face-to-face in Morehead. Students choose from tracks in biology, environmental science, MSUTeach, or 4+1 to align with their career goals. Hands-on learning includes lab work, research opportunities starting in the freshman year, and field experiences at a Gulf Coast laboratory. The programme emphasizes real-world research and practical application in natural settings.

Focus areas include Biology, Environmental Science, MSUTeach, 4+1, Marine Biology, Conservation.

The degree requires a total of 120 credits distributed across core biology courses, track-specific requirements, and laboratory work. Students in the 4+1 track begin graduate-level courses during their senior year to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years.

Graduates enter careers in healthcare, environmental science, research, education, and biotechnology, or pursue advanced degrees in science and medicine.

Applicants must be admitted to Morehead State University. Specific admission requirements are listed in the university's general admission guidelines.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 82% of applicants.