University of New England

Undergraduate Program Majors

The Department of Biological Sciences, located on the University Campus in Biddeford, Maine, offers five program majors, described below. In addition, all students majoring in biological sciences must fullfill general department requirements, such as two 100-level biology courses and additional chemistry and mathematics courses.

Aquaculture and Aquarium Science

In the perfect setting on the coast of Maine, students majoring in aquaculture and aquarium science prepare for careers in the growth and marketing of edible, ornamental and freshwater organisms and for work with aquariums in maintaining the health and viability of their collections. Curriculum
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Biological Sciences

Biological sciences is broad-based to serve a variety of career and educational paths, including secondary school science education and biotechnology. Curriculum
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Marine Biology

Drawing on the resources of coastal Maine, the marine biology major is designed to provide students with a solid foundation upon which to build their marine specialty courses. Curriculum
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Medical Biology

The medical biology major is designed to provide a strong foundation in the biological sciences for students who ultimately pursue careers in human medicine, dentistry, other health professions (e.g. physical therapy), biomedical research, or the biotechnology industry. Students can choose one of three tracks:

1. medical sciences track curriculum and
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2. health sciences track curriculum and
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3. pre-physician assistant track curriculum and
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Psychobiology

Psychobiology major is offered jointly by this department and the Department of Psychology. It is designed for students who will study animals in order to find careers in zoos and parks and who wish to continue their studies of animal behavior in field programs in graduate school.Curriculum

Graduate Programs

Professional Science Master's in Applied Biosciences and Marine Sciences

Professional science master's (M.S.) degrees in applied biosciences and marine sciences. These two innovative two-year programs will focus on a core science curriculum with an emphasis in either marine sciences or biosciences. Curriculum