Biological Sciences B.A.
Obtain an Extremely Diverse Degree
A B.A. in Biological Sciences from the University of Houston-Clear Lake gives students the opportunity to pursue a career in a health-related profession or those interested in training in an allied health field. This program is most beneficial for students on the pre-medical track, though you can also combine it with another area of study, such as business, environmental studies, law, or science writing. You can also earn a specialization in General Biology.
Go Beyond the Classroom
Our College of Science and Engineering creates opportunities to put your knowledge
to use in private industry and corporations, nonprofit organizations, and local, state
and federal agencies. As a student, you can get involved by engaging in applied research
in medicine, aerospace, biotechnology and chemistry.
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Admission Requirements
Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's
College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
Degree Requirements
Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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Fall
Priority - July 15
Final - August 1 -
Spring
Priority - November 1
Final - December 1 -
Summer
Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1
- Transfer Deadlines
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Summer 2025Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 21
Summer II Final - June 27 -
Fall 2025Priority - August 1
Final - August 11
Returning UHCL Students - August 13 -
Spring 2026Priority - December 1
Final - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 7
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1
Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15 -
Spring
Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1
Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15 -
Summer*
Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.
Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Biological Sciences B.A. Faculty
Scott Buckel
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3793
Email: Buckel@UHCL.edu
Office: B3531
Luke Choate
Lecturer of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3748
Email: choatel@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525

Leonard "Leo" Giblin
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3740
Email: giblinl@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531

Stephen Michael Gruber
Lecturer of Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3779
Email: gruber@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531

Cynthia L. Howard
Department Chair of Environmental Sciences and Professor of Biology and Environmental
Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3745
Email: howard@uhcl.edu
Office: 3525-12

Michael LaMontagne
Associate Professor of Microbiology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3754
Email: LaMontagne@UHCL.edu
Office: B3121-4

Richard L. Puzdrowski Jr.
Associate Professor of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science; Cooperative
Degree Program Advisor; and Department Chair of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3750
Email: puzdrowski@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525- 4

Larry Rohde
Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3743
Email: rohde@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-6

Brian Stephens
Program Director of Biology and Associate Professor of Biotechnology and Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3798
Email: Stephensb@UHCL.edu
Office: B3525

Patricia Trubl
Lecturer of Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3762
Email: Trubl@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321