The University of Texas offers a bachelor of science degree in biology. Additional optional areas of study include ecology, evolution, human biology, marine biology, microbiology and cellular biology. Requirements for completion of this degree include chemistry, organic chemistry, computer sciences, physics, English and humanities. Science-specific requirements include 18 hours in the areas of cellular biology, physiology and neurobiology, ecology and evolution, animal biology, plant biology and microbiology. Three additional laboratory courses are required for graduation.
Texas A&M University offers a bachelor of science degree in biology with options including molecular and cell biology, microbiology and zoology. Core requirements for graduation include English, mathematics, U.S. history, chemistry and cultural diversity courses. Science-specific course requirements include courses in cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, organisms, ecology and evolution.
The University of Houston offers a bachelor of science degree in biological science. Core requirements for graduation include courses in English, mathematics, natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, American history and government and visual or performing arts. Science-specific courses required for graduation include chemistry, physics and 27 advanced, student-chosen courses in biology.
Core curriculum courses required for a degree in biology include mathematics, physics, English, natural sciences, U.S. history, political science, humanities, social and behavioral sciences and understanding the community. Science-specific courses required for graduation include principles of biology, microorganisms, ecology, genetics, cell biology, animal physiology, bacterial physiology, plant physiology and comparative physiology. Numerous courses require laboratory components for completion.