The biology program at UT Dallas prepares students for careers in science, health and research. The program emphasizes the unifying molecular and cellular nature of living organisms. The undergraduate biology curriculum focuses on biochemical, genetic and cell biology concepts and the tools used to study genes, cells and organisms.
Both BS and BA degrees are offered in biology at UT Dallas; a BS degree is offered in molecular biology. The BS degrees are intended as preparation for scientific careers in biology or in the health professions. The BA degree is a liberal arts biology major with less emphasis on calculus and more free hours for coursework in other disciplines.