BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOLOGY
BS Biology hone individuals to acquire solid theoretical background and laboratory skills for the fields of research, medicine, industry, and teaching biology as well as develop intellectual capacity for scientific methods in problem solving (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, Ecology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Evolutionary and Systematic Biology). The program also aims to uphold environmental justice and equity by applying evidence-based approaches in public debates and community efforts.
RESEARCH AREAS
BS Biology specializes in the following research areas:
Biodiversity and Conservation
Bioprospecting, Terrestrial and Aquatic Fauna, Terrestrial Flora, Terrestrial Microorganisms
Crop and Plant Science
Crop Science, Ethnobotany Post Harvest, Physiology, Propagation, Reproductive Biology, Seed Technology, Tissue Culture
Ecology and Environmental Governance
Pollination Ecology, Population Dynamics, River Basin Health, Urban Ecology, Water and Watershed Governance
Biomedical Science
Epidemiology, Drug Discovery, Microbiology, Parasitology, Virology
Omics and Bioinformatics
Molecular Profiling and Sequencing, Phylogenetics
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BS Biology program may pursue a medical degree while others can explore opportunities in teaching and/or research within government and private institutions. They can also find careers in government organizations focused on biological conservation and advocacy, or as scientists and innovators in the health and biotech industry and institutions.
Graduates of the program also work in the following fields:
- Medical Student
- Physician
- Researcher
- Teacher
- Project Technical Staff
- Medical Analyst
- Medical Consultant
- Entomologist
- Fish Inspection Aide
- Medical Specialist
- HEI Educator
- Ecotoxicologist
- Nurse
- Consumer Services Section Head
- Science Consultant
- Pediatrician
- Biologist
- Professor
High-Caliber and Dedicated Mentors
Curriculum
The BS Biology curriculum has a total of 147 units, consisting of:
- 56 units core courses
- 15 units qualified electives
- 36 units foundation courses
- 33 units GE
- 6 units free electives
- 6 units undergraduate thesis
REQUIRED BIOLOGY SUBJECTS
BIO 15, Fundamentals of Biology
BIO 21, Principles of Microbiology
BIO 30, Genetics
BIO 40, Intermediate Zoology
BIO 60, Intermediate Botany
BIO 100, Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 106, Developmental Cell Biology
BIO 110, Principles of Ecology
BIO 141, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 143, Animal Physiology
BIO 164, Morphology and Anatomy of Plants
BIO 165, Elementary Plant Physiology
BIO 170, Evolutionary Biology
BIO 171, Principles of Systematic Biology
BIO 199, Undergraduate Seminar
BIO 200, Undergraduate Thesis
NSM192, Scientific Research Process in Biology
CHEMISTRY SUBJECTS
CHEM 21, General Chemistry I
CHEM 22, General chemistry II
CHEM 31, Elementary Organic Chemistry
CHEM 160, Introductory Biochemistry
MATHEMATICS SUBJECTS
MATH 26, Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
STAT 1, Elementary Statistics
STAT 162, Experimental Design I
PHYSICS SUBJECTS
PHYS 3, General Physics (Mechanics and Heat)
PHYS 13, General Physics II (Electricity and Magnetism)
Ready to Make a Mark?
How to Apply?
To maintain its high standard of education and to maximize its limited resources, the University has had to limit slots for freshman admission to its various degree programs. For more details, prospective students may visit the site of the UP College Admissions.
Contact
Assoc. Prof. Junaldo A. Mantiquilla, PhD
- Chairperson
- Department of Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies
- College of Science and Mathematics
- University of the Philippines Mindanao
- Email: jamantiquilla@up.edu.ph