Go beyond the fundamentals for a career-focused biology degree.

Pursue your career in human or animal health care or laboratory research with a biology degree from SGU.

Our first-year core curriculum includes foundational science and math coursework to prepare you for more in-depth and specialized biological sciences in your chosen degree emphasis track. In addition to a comprehensive foundation leading to a bachelor’s degree in biology, you’ll develop research skills and laboratory techniques necessary to succeed in biological and biomedical careers.

Biology Emphasis Tracks

The bachelor’s degree in biology offers two emphasis tracks: one in general biology; and one in marine, wildlife, and conservation biology. Choose the track that aligns with your interests and career goals.

• General Biology Track – Pursue careers in biomedical science or bioscience research.
• Marine, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Track – Pursue careers in veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, or conservation management.

Program Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission into a St. George’s University School of Arts and Sciences undergraduate degree program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Caribbean or British education system students: Five General Proficiency Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) or ordinary level passes, which should include both English and mathematics.
• North American education model students: Complete 12 years of primary and secondary school education.

Students with an associate’s degree, CAPE, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Levels, or equivalent may request exemption from coursework.