Biological Sciences
Biological sciences are the basic foundation for many professions. Upper-division requirements at the transfer institution will determine the area of specialization. Students should work with a faculty advisor to develop a specific program. The degree requires a 2.0 cumulative college-level GPA.
Professional Opportunities
Following completion of a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree at a four-year institution of the student's choice, several avenues of employment or advancement are open. A few of these are:
- Food Processing
- Commercial Fisheries
- Graduate School
- State and Federal Wildlife agencies
- Science teaching at elementary or secondary level
- Environmental Sciences
- Transfer into professional health programs (medical, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy or optometry)
- Veterinary/Animal Science
Clark's Biological Sciences majors have had excellent success in finding placement in graduate programs, health science programs, and professional areas. Clark College offers the first two years of most Biological Sciences majors: Biology, Botany, Forestry, Genetics, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Wildlife, and Zoology. Special emphasis is placed on small class size, individual instruction, field experiences, and undergraduate research opportunities. There is good exchange between the support areas of Chemistry, Geology, and Physics to aid in developing relevant courses. Application admission deadlines vary among institutions and students must meet the deadline for the institution to which they plan to apply for transfer admission and it is recommended that students meet with advising to assist with ensuring additional institution-specific requirements are met where possible prior to graduation.