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California State University, Bakersfield provides both Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) programs in Biology, with the B.S. including a specialized Biotechnology track.
Beyond the standard B.S. program, Biology students can specialize in Pre-Graduate Studies, Pre-Medical/Health Professions, or Clinical Science/Medical Technology pathways.
For aspiring physician assistants or secondary science educators, the university offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Biological Sciences and a B.S. in Natural Sciences.
CSU Bakersfield's Biology program focuses on experiential, research-oriented education, featuring courses across biological disciplines including animal, plant, and microbial studies.
Undergraduates can tailor their studies by selecting courses aligned with their interests, with specialization options in botany, zoology, cellular/molecular biology, environmental science, or pre-professional biology. The interdisciplinary nature of Biology is reflected in coursework that combines chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and related fields.