Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Gain the skills you need to become a respected biological scientist.
The Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) encompasses various areas of biology, including cell and molecular biology, ecology, pre-health, and physiology. As a student in the program, you’ll gain a better understanding of life processes and the environmental connections with living organisms while engaging in problem-oriented research.
Knowledge of biological sciences will equip you for advanced studies or a career in biomedical research, zoology, and environmental fields, to name a few, depending on your selected specialization area. Specialization options include:
- Cell/Molecular/Biotechnology.
- Ecology/Microbiology/Aquatic/Marine.
- Physiology/Pre-Health.
- Plant Science.
According to the recent data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, biological scientists earn an average salary of $99,000. Scientific research, government, and higher education are among the top-earning industries.
Application Deadlines
For undergraduate student admissions information, please visit How to Apply.
Transfer - August 1
International - May 1
Transfer - December 1
International - October 1
Transfer - May 1
International - April 1
International Students
For information regarding international student admissions, please visit International Admissions & Student Services.
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 links 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, see each "Transfer Guide" to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.
Biological Science, B.S.
Biological Sciences B.S. Transfer Guides:
- Cellular/Molecular/Biotechnology Specialization Transfer Guide (PDF)
- Ecology/Microbiology/Aquatic/Marine Specialization Transfer Guide (PDF)
- Plant Specialization Transfer Guide (PDF)
- Physiology/Pre-Health Specialization Transfer Guide (PDF)
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Location
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