
BSc in Biological Sciences
Biology is the science of life and of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. Students pursuing a B.S. in Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University will complete a body of courses covering the unifying principles of biology.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
January, June, August
Tuition Fee
$ 26,580/year
Location
Starkville, United States
About the program
According one survey, Biologists have the highest job satisfaction of any career. Why? It’s because biology is inherently interesting, the questions and problems that biologists work on are often vitally important, and if that wasn’t enough, biologists are also moderately well paid.
In today’s job market, most Professional Biologists need advanced degrees or specific training. The B.S. in Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University should be viewed as a pre-professional degree that prepares the student for either advanced study in the biological sciences or specific training in a profession (such as in medicine, therapy, law, education, engineering, or business).
Vision
The vision of the Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University is to develop a strong regional and national reputation as a research-active biology department and to leverage our strengths in research to deliver a high-quality comprehensive education in the biological sciences.
Courses Included
- Biology
- Cell Biology
- Plant Biology
- Animal Diversity
- Ecology
- General Microbiology












