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Gain practical experience through training that equips you for careers and advanced studies in biological sciences, biotechnology, healthcare fields, and public health. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab work and field studies. You'll also have opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research initiatives. Investigate diverse disciplines like virology, cancer research, plant science, marine biology, animal behavior, and reptile/amphibian studies through faculty-led labs and fieldwork in the Bay Area's vibrant ecosystems. Special research expeditions occasionally take students to locations like Alaska, Antarctica, and the Galapagos Islands. Through the Partnership for Undergraduate Mentoring and Teaching initiative, you can secure research positions at UC San Francisco or work alongside UCSF's graduate students and postdoctoral researchers on innovative biomedical projects.
USF's biology program provides comprehensive preparation for various life science careers, including fulfilling all prerequisites for professional schools (medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary) and graduate degree programs.